Utah traffic engineers say they are using foam blocks to solve a unique construction situation near I-15.
FARMINGTON — It's difficult to miss all the construction tied to the new West Davis Highway when traveling along Interstate I-15 in Davis County.
The blocks are either stacked on top of each other or trimmed to form the ramp. Once complete, crews will pour concrete over the blocks. While lightweight, the blocks are also sturdy. Harris adds that 1 square foot of the plastic foam blocks can absorb more than 4 tons of equally-distributed weight.
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