Inventors:
Robert K. Barrett - Grand Junction CO, US
Albert C. Ruckman - Palisade CO, US
Timothy Allen Ruckman - Phoenix AZ, US
Colby Barrett - Grand Junction CO, US
Cameron Lobato - Grand Junction CO, US
Nathan Beard - Fruita CO, US
Assignee:
R&B Leasing, LLC - Grand Junction CO
International Classification:
E02D 17/20
Abstract:
A system and method are provided for increasing the width of an existing roadway. The system incorporates a reverse-oriented retaining wall and soil nail supports. The retaining wall is formed by a first set of soil nails, wire mesh material, and one or more geotextile material layers. An alternate embodiment forms the retaining wall with a plurality of concrete blocks stacked and spaced to form a block wall. The blocks are mounted over the first set of nails and can be filled with mortar. Backfill material fills a gap between the existing sloping surface and the retaining wall. A second set of soil nails can be provided for additional subsurface support. An upper surface of the backfill material can be paved to form the extended roadway width.