So here is the magic machine that actually lays out the asphalt. |
Right behind it are two rollers. One flattens the edges along the gutter; the other the rest of the lane. And you have one guy on foot taking care of the edges. |
Working around the manholes requires special attention... |
The outer lanes were completed first. |
"Here they come again..." |
Smoke break. |
This dump truck keeps the asphalt machine churning. |
Here again are the rollers. |
Sign truck pulling up the rear. |
Here is Madison with the base coat of asphalt. Note they left the centerline unpaved for traffic control. |