Lexington Engineering Division Awarded Prestigious James B. Sorenson National Award For 2020

Press release from the Town of Lexington:

October 27, 2020

The DPW Engineering Division has been awarded the prestigious 2020 James B. Sorenson National Award for Excellence in Pavement Preservation. This award recognizes superior preservation practice and is awarded to only one entity per year.

Previous winners include Los Angeles, CA, New Hampshire Department of Transportation (DOT), California DOT (Caltrans), Nashville, TN, Charleston County, SC and the Ohio DOT.

On each road project, our team takes into account need, priority, and cost to deliver effective and efficient solutions that extend the useful life of the pavement in Lexington. Under this roadway preservation program, the Town’s Roadway Surface Rating (RSR) has increased from 68 in 2010 to its current rating of 85. This translates to improved pavement surfaces for driving, biking and walking.

Congratulations to the Engineering Division for this great honor that recognizes their hard work and dedication to keeping our pavement in great condition!

This press release was produced by the Town of Lexington. The views expressed here are the author’s own.