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ADVANCES IN ROUTE 14

Road Circuit 3 advances according to the schedule foreseen in the rehabilitation of Route 14.

The “Circuit 3” Public-Private Participation project in charge of the COPASA and ESPINA consortium comprises the sections of Route 14 that go from the city of Mercedes to Sarandí del Yí. There are about 300 km of road rehabilitation using cold recycling technology with Portland cement and a subsequent 4 cm tread with the new modified asphalt BITAFLEX PG 70-28 provided by Grupo Bitafal.

In addition, the construction of a bypass to the city of Sarandí del Yí, the construction of two new traffic lanes in the city of Trinidad and the construction of a new section that connects Route 14 with Route 3 is planned.

This Route that crosses our country practically in the center has an important weight for the productive activity, foreign trade and the productivity of the companies that export through the port of Nuevo Palmira and especially for the pulp production plants of UPM and Montes del Plata. The situation of the same was diverse, sections in bituminous treatment and sections in asphalt layer with variable widths in all their extension.

The new project involves a widening in several sections together with their respective bridges, correction of the layout, planimetric improvements to increase the average speed as well as reinforcement of the structure and a smooth and safe running surface.

Currently there is a large deployment of teams and work fronts throughout the route. Many national companies are doing a great job in the construction of their respective sections or bridges. Idalar, Cujó, Incoci, Díaz Alvarez, Molinsur, CVC, Frivial, Saceem, Espina and other subcontractors are working at the same Impact.

All sections have a widening and recharging front for granular material, then a 20 cm cold recycling front with Portland, then an emulsion curing irrigation IRRIGATION BITAFAL 65 and gravel and finally a paving front applying a 4 cm thick asphalt mix with modified asphalt BITAFLEX PG 70-28.

In Bulletin # 108 of last November we anticipated some aspects of the work such as the incorporation of technology for example: 4 m rules for pavers, automatic control systems for motor graders, oscillating compactor rollers, among others, as well as safety and neatness of the works.

In addition to this, the works are being carried out at a very good pace and it is expected that by the middle of this year a large part of the sections will be completed.

Once again, we thank the Consortium and the contracting companies for the trust they have given to supply such an important input as modified asphalt and emulsions for a road work of such magnitude.

ASPHALT PG70-28 ROUTE 14

Making good progress rebuilding Route 14 through the PPP mechanism by the Consortium Espina-Copasa

The consortium has six work fronts are doing widening platform, recycling with cement existing pavement 20 cm and placing an asphalt mixture with modified bitumen 4 cm.

Asphalt selected by the Consortium is a modified asphalt type PG70-28E supplied Bitafal. It is a AM2 according to IRAM 6596 standard but very close to a AM3. We invite you to know details of progress.

The excellent quality of the cement asphalt type PG70-28E it has been shown in a recent study of different mixtures were made in the 12th Congress of the Road Uruguaya. The same improvement was obtained 3 times in both the resistance to permanent deformation as compared to fatigue over conventional asphalt type AC-30. This classified as asphalt for heavy traffic (Extremely Heavy) AASHTO T350.

We had the opportunity to visit the front CVC work of the company, where they could see the different stages of the reconstruction of Route. A first cleaning stage and widening strip, then the recycling train with portland cement to which was followed by a curing irrigation Emulsion Bitafal Riego 65 and finally applying the front paving asphalt mixture with PG70-28E.

In the other sections we visited this time we see the company Frivial focused on clearing embankments to improve longitudinal profile of the route but turn has a front cleaning, widening and recycling and the company Emilio Diaz Alvarez preparations to start recycling and near the intersection with Route 5. the front paving of this company is doing the stretch peach-Trinidad at a good pace.

We want to highlight the incorporation of technology from different companies, 4 m rules for Pavers, automatic motor grader control systems, oscillating roller compactors, among others, as well as safety and tidiness of the works.

We thank the Consortium and contractors the confidence provided for supplying important input as is the modified asphalt and emulsions both common or modified. We are already preparing to visit the remaining work fronts from the city of Trinidad to Mercedes so keep you posted shortly.

OPENING OF ROUTE 7

They rehabilitated three sections to complete more than 82 km of Route 7 between Reboledo and Jose Batlle y Ordonez.

Tracoviax, Meliter and Colier were in charge of the rehabilitation and widening of carriageway to reach a total width of 11 meters. where recycling was performed with cement to increase the bearing capacity. As for the surface layer double bituminous treatment was conducted with watering fog in the driveway of 7.2 meters. and then banquinas simple bituminous treatment. Contractors trusted BITAFAL supplying the modified emulsions BITAFLEX P25 and P40 IRRIGATION 65.

In addition to work on the route they were made extensions and reinforcements of bridges over streams and Mansavillagra El Potrero and a layout correction in Reboledo making a bypass to such people.

The opening last September 19 was held and attended by Transport Minister Victor Rossi, the Director of Roads Leonardo Cola, elected officials and representatives of the Municipality of Florida and Lavalleja and several colleagues from other road companies of the MTOP and suppliers.

It was carried out in 4 stages: First in Cerro Colorado (Alejandro Gallinal) the Tracoviax company made the ribbon cutting of its section, then a toast was made at the San Pedro del Timote farm, then the opening of the Meliter section was held along with the inauguration of the two bridges mentioned above. Finally, late in the afternoon, the inauguration of the Colier section was held, with the presence of the Mayor of Lavalleja, Adriana Peña.

The work done in this particular stretch, which involved an investment of 530 million pesos, in addition to the sections already opened in Fraile Muerto (along with a new bridge) and between Casupá and Reboledo few years ago. On the other hand these same companies are working in two tranches more to the north of the newly opened. It is estimated that by the end of this year Route 7 will find 80% in very good condition.

We invite you to know details of the work done on the link below: https://www.presidencia.gub.uy/sala-de-medios/videos/ruta-7-mtop-victor-rossi-rehabilitacion-530-millones-pesos-invertidos

Capeseal technology tendered by MTOP on routes 12 and 108.

Capeseal technology takes hold in Uruguay with the first project awarded in this mode by the MTOP.

The company Emilio Alvarez Diaz S.A. it's found rehabbing a stretch of 32 km of Routes 108 and 12 in the Department of Canelones. The work consists of a charge in some areas and then performing a site recycling in 20 cm depth with 3% Portland cement and subsequent Capeseal treatment involving the execution of a simple treatment and bituminous cold microsurfacing above.

In this case the application of simple treatment is performed with emulsion IRRIGATION BITAFAL 65 at between 1.2 and 1.4 L / m2 and a gravel 14-20 mm applied between 13 and 15 L / m2. Once cured, the treatment is swept and the company R & K Engineers applies a cold emulsion microsurfacing BITAFLEX MICRO 62 P25 at a rate of about 14 kg / m2. The aesthetic completion of the work resembles an asphalt binder and provides an excellent Macrotexture giving greater security to the pavement.

There are several sections already implemented this technology as Route 55 or Route 69 successfully suggesting that the development of the same in the coming years will grow. So soon in the coming months the company Served S.A. You will be running a section of Route 60 Route 12 and in the Minas with Capeseal.

We believe that it is essential to make a good stable base for the Capeseal will play as a surface treatment lasting many years both in function and waterproofing in adherence with the tire without losing the aesthetic quality.

The use of modified emulsions for both simple treatment as for microsurfacing use should be binding as the adhesion achieved with much higher aggregate in respect to unmodified emusiones. In turn the selection of aggregates for both treatments should be carefully performed for an appropriate duration.

We hope to inform them about future works Capeseal in the coming months and leave you with some pictures of the work done.

Emulsions for high demands (65 IRRIGATION BITAFLEX P40)

Since 2011, SPECIAL BITAFAL ASFALTOS, It has expanded its line emulsions seeking to adapt to climatic conditions, use and traffic which are undergoing different technologies.

The specification used in our country for modified emulsions is the IRAM 6698 standard: Modified cationic asphalt emulsions. In it, to determine the degree of modification, the minimum requirement for elastic torsional recovery is 12%, a value that we consider extremely low since a conventional asphalt cement has about 8%. That is why we have specified two ranges of elasticity for all types of modified emulsions manufactured, one with a minimum of 25% and another with 40% elastic torsional recovery and three types of asphalt penetration ranges depending on the application and thermal gradient in the area to execute the work.

Then we attach an indicative table for selection of emulsions Irrigation

The emulsion designed for the highest demands was the emulsion BITAFLEX RIEGO 65 P40 D, Which is manufactured with an asphalt hard penetration of 50 to 80 dmm (and a viscosity above 2000 cP as determined in a study of sections required not presented exudates) and add a high amount of polymer achieve greater torsional elastic recovery 40%.

Already there are several sections that have used this emulsion on domestic routes (Route 26, Route 15, Route 8, Route 5, etc.) and their use is becoming more common because of the noticeable advantages of their use. On the one hand, it ensures good performance of works even when not run in optimal temperature conditions or performance and moreover withstand high traffic demands and climatic giving high durability to sections executed.

this emuslión was recently applied in the Chipping performed by Served en Route 8 with excellent performance, withstanding high temperatures and traffic, with minimal detachments.

For inquiries please write to bitafal@bitafal.com.uy or visit our website www.bitafal.com.uy

Advanced technologies: Chiping on Route 8

The company has relied on Serviam Bitafal Rentals to assist in the maintenance of Route 8 between Pirarajá and Aramendía through technology Chiping.

It involves the application of a simple surface treatment fog irrigation, using a highly modified with hard asphalts emulsion (Emulsion BITAFLEX IRRIGATION65 P40 D) And aggregates of excellent quality and grain size adjusted.

La condición inicial del pavimento consistía de una carpeta asfáltica fisurada pero casi sin ahuellamiento. La empresa realizó los bacheos necesarios y el sellado de fisuras y Bitafal Rentals colaboró con las modernas doble esparcidoras para lograr una buena terminación con elevados rendimientos de ejecución.

The result was a high surface macrotexture improving tire grip with the pavement and less effect "spray", combined with a total water proofing, ensuring a longer life to the pavement. Furthermore the application of a surface irrigation fog, beyond ensuring adherence of aggregates, manages to homogenize the surface to give a uniform aesthetic finish.

Combining a good job of preparing the surface, using materials of superior quality and performance with the latest equipment, we are sure it will work long service life.

Just relieve the sections of Chiping executed Ruta 5 por Necklace (San Gregorio north) in 2010, as we reported in previous editions of "Making Roads" to convince durability and excellent surface characteristics of technology.

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Road Circuit 3 advances according to the schedule foreseen in the rehabilitation of Route 14.

Making good progress rebuilding Route 14 through the PPP mechanism by the Consortium Espina-Copasa

They rehabilitated three sections to complete more than 82 km of Route 7 between Reboledo and Jose Batlle y Ordonez.

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