All Roads Begins Fifth Phase of Highway 1 Paving Project for the Ministry of Transportation and Transit

All Roads is proud to have been awarded the fifth phase of the Highway 1 paving project, covering 57.7 lane-kilometres from the Willingdon Interchange to the Cassiar Tunnels. This milestone marks the successful continuation of our work with the Ministry of Transportation and Transit, following the completion of the previous four phases. The total contract value for this phase is $7,449,000.

As with the previous phases, the project incorporates advanced technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency, including the use of the Topcon SmoothRide system.

Upon completion, scheduled for the end of August, the project will have involved the placement of approximately 35,000 tonnes of asphalt. Given that this stretch of Highway 1 is one of the busiest segments of the Trans-Canada Highway, all paving operations are conducted overnight. Strict adherence to scheduled highway closures and reopening times is mandatory, with significant penalties incurred for any delays. The final asphalt load departs our plant by 2:00 a.m. each night.

This complex operation demands a high level of coordination. Each night involves multiple crews and equipment working in unison within a narrow eight-hour work window—only four of which are allocated for paving. Activities include the deployment of two cranes for barrier removal and replacement, milling crews preparing the surface, a spray truck applying tack coat, constant movement of low-bed trucks, and two pavers working in echelon. Additionally, teams are tasked with raising and adjusting manholes and catch basins.

To meet these operational demands, All Roads is deploying up to 40 personnel nightly to ensure the project remains on schedule.

"We estimate our nightly average asphalt placement will be approximately 1,200 tonnes," says Denis Labelle, Vice President of Operations at All Roads. "This translates to a paving rate of 300 to 400 tonnes per hour—an exceptionally efficient pace."

As with the previous phases, the project incorporates advanced technologies to enhance accuracy and efficiency, including the use of the Topcon SmoothRide system.