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Asphalt Division Provides Ground For Students To Succeed

This year’s back-to-school list for Salem High School included renovations across the campus, and Boxley was there to deliver. Repairs got put on the calendar after Salem City Council approved a tax increase in 2019—initially granting $36 million in renovations at the school.

“I’m excited to see what they do at the high school, and I’m excited to see how far this money goes,” Josh Kier, a lifelong Salem resident, and private school teacher, told WSLS.

Boxley Asphalt played different roles to achieve the common goal: turn taxpayer dollars into student prosperity.

Hired through the primary contractors ATC Corp and G&H Contracting, we got to work. Hitting the job site first, over 1,500 yards of Ready-Mix got poured for interior and exterior projects. Then as summer came to a close, approximately 700-tons of asphalt, intermediate mix (IM-19.0), and surface mix (SM-9.5A) were laid to provide a new track surface, runways, and sandpits.

“We jump on projects like this, knowing the positive impact it will have on younger generations for decades to come. Soon the newest rising stars from Salem will aim for number one by running, jumping, and pole vaulting their way ahead of the competition. Our work allows for them to have a reliable place to achieve that at.” – Ryan Kesler (Asphalt Estimator)

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On-site Asphalt Quality Lab at Zion Crossroads

Boxley’s newest asphalt plant, Zion Crossroads, provides an on-site laboratory to assure our customers have the reliable, quality mixes they require to get their job done right. The plant and lab are gearing up to begin production on our high-quality mixes as early as April 5^th, 2021. Continue reading “On-site Asphalt Quality Lab at Zion Crossroads”

Boxley Supplies Aggregate for Martinsville Reservoir Project

Construction is nearing completion at the Beaver Creek Dam Reservoir where Boxley has supplied aggregate for Martinsville city’s $2 million repair project. The regularly inspected 70-year-old facility is looking at extending life by another 50 years with the repairs that took place over the past year.

Beaver Creek Reservoir, Martinsville’s primary water source, is within the proximity of Boxley’s Fieldale Quarry, making us a practical choice to provide the material. Haymes Brothers, the construction company on the job, has utilized 2010 tons of aggregate to complete the spillway repairs.

“It’s always a pleasure working with Haymes Brothers, who hold quality service and products to a high standard just like Boxley does.” Johan Van Eeden (Quality Control Lab Technician)

Stay tuned for new and continued projects as the 2021 peak season gets ready to kick-off!

Boxley Keeps Rolling with Asphalt Expansion

Boxley is full steam ahead, as the April 2021 opening of the new Zion Crossroads Asphalt plant remains on track. New to the family, Superintendent Dewayne Blizzard is overseeing the process of what will go down as the first plant he has put up. Continue reading “Boxley Keeps Rolling with Asphalt Expansion”

Asphalt Expansion Near Charlottesville

There is a new asphalt plant coming to Zion Crossroads in April 2021! Boxley’s newest site will be conveniently located minutes from I-64 and Rt. 15. Our newest location will provide VDOT-approved mix designs and have a laboratory on-site. Continue reading “Asphalt Expansion Near Charlottesville”

Boxley Supplies Bridge Over Troubled Water

The City of Lynchburg, Virginia is undertaking a major roadway expansion that will transform Lakeside Drive for drivers and pedestrians. Boxley, the aggregate materials supplier for this project, is proud to play a role in the enhancements to the surrounding community, including improved access to nearby Lynchburg University. The upgrade became mandatory after a flood in previous years left Lakeside Drive closed for weeks. Continue reading “Boxley Supplies Bridge Over Troubled Water”

Boxley Earns Excellence in Community Relations Bronze Award

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) honored Boxley Aggregate with the Excellence in Community Relations Bronze Award. Efforts put forth by the teams across seven quarries throughout central and western Virginia provided the foundation for this national recognition. Continue reading “Boxley Earns Excellence in Community Relations Bronze Award”

Hats Off to Boxley Drivers

This National Truck Drivers Week, all of us at Boxley want to give a big shout-out and deep appreciation to our Boxley truck drivers for traveling 2,829,668 miles and achieving ZERO lost time incidents in 2019. Boxley truck drivers are an essential pillar of our business to ensure our quality products make it safely to customers. Our drivers show up every day and deliver on Boxley’s high standard of excellence. Continue reading “Hats Off to Boxley Drivers “

Boxley Teams with VDOT and VTTI to Improve Asphalt

Boxley is partnering with VDOT and VTTI on a game-changing research project to lengthen the lifespan of asphalt. Current asphalt needs to meet predetermined specs for voids, pockets in the asphalt, and only last for 12-15 years. By 2023, VDOT expects to have the new Balance Mix Design (BMD), done and ready to roll. Continue reading “Boxley Teams with VDOT and VTTI to Improve Asphalt”

Pavement Preservation Solution During Covid-19

The current economic situation driven by the COVID-19 pandemic is severely impacting spending. In the coming months, municipalities will see significant reductions to tax inflow. The impact of reduced income could hinder fiscal ability to maintain/improve critical assets including your city streets and highways. Because road repair and maintenance cannot be put on hold, we offer the following option: Continue reading “Pavement Preservation Solution During Covid-19”