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Asphalt Paving in Tulare, CA

A railroad town at the center of the nation's dairy country.

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Paving in Dairy Country

Asphalt paving in Tulare is shaped by agriculture and trucks. Tulare was founded by the Southern Pacific in 1872, incorporated in 1888 and named after Tulare Lake. Today it is the center of one of the biggest dairy regions in the country: Tulare County has about 342,600 dairy cows producing more than 8.9 billion pounds of milk a year, and Land O'Lakes runs the nation's largest single-site dairy complex here. Every February since 1968, the World Ag Expo draws more than 100,000 visitors.

Dairy and ag pavement

Dairies, processors and ag businesses see milk tankers, feed trucks and equipment every day. That traffic destroys thin asphalt. We build heavy sections, use concrete where trucks stand and turn, and grade carefully so water does not pond around barns and loading areas.

Growing neighborhoods

Tulare grew from 22,530 residents in 1980 to 59,278 in 2010 and 68,875 in 2020. Subdivisions from that growth now have driveways and HOA streets 15 to 40 years old. Sealcoating, crack filling and overlays keep them going; replacement is for those with failed bases.

Along SR-99

State Route 99 runs through the center of Tulare, along with State Routes 63 and 137. Commercial lots near the freeway carry heavy traffic. We repair, overlay, seal and restripe them in phases.

Air and dust

Tulare's air quality is among the worst in the country, driven by valley geography, diesel exhaust and farm dust. We keep dust down on every job with water and keep the street clean.

Heat

Summers are long and very hot. Fresh asphalt needs time to cool, and sealcoat goes on early in the day. Spring and fall are the best seasons.

Common Tulare projects

Heavy-duty paving for dairy lanes, feed areas and processing yards
Overlays and sealing for subdivision driveways
HOA street and lot maintenance
Commercial lot repairs and restriping near SR-99
Concrete pads where tankers and trucks stand

Planning around operations

Dairies and processors run every day. We phase yard work so trucks can still get in and out, schedule paving around milking and delivery times, and keep heavy traffic off new sections until they have set. For homes, we give a written quote and schedule around your plans.

Around the World Ag Expo

The Expo draws more than 100,000 visitors every February. Businesses near the International Agri-Center and along the routes in often want their lots repaired, sealed and restriped before then, so fall is a good time to schedule.

Dust and air quality

Because Tulare's air quality is so often poor, dust control on every job matters. We water grading work, cover loads, and sweep dirt off streets by the end of each day. Paving dirt or gravel areas around homes and businesses is also one of the most direct ways to cut dust at the source.

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Tulare at a Glance

Railroad town. Tulare was founded by the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1872, incorporated on April 5, 1888, and named after Tulare Lake.
Dairy center. Tulare County has about 342,600 dairy cows producing more than 8.9 billion pounds of milk a year, and Land O'Lakes operates the nation's largest single-site dairy complex in Tulare.
World Ag Expo. The World Ag Expo has been held every February since 1968 at the International Agri-Center, drawing more than 100,000 visitors and over 1,200 exhibitors.

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Tulare Questions

Can asphalt hold up at a dairy?

Yes, with a heavy section and concrete where tankers and feed trucks stand. Drainage around barns is critical.

My Tulare driveway is 20 years old. What does it need?

Usually crack filling and a sealcoat, or an overlay if wear is heavy. We check the base first.

Do you pave lots near SR-99?

Yes, with phased work to keep businesses open.

How thick should a dairy lane be?

Much thicker than a driveway. It depends on truck weights and frequency; we size each one and often recommend concrete where trucks stand.

When should a business near the Expo schedule lot work?

Fall, so repairs, sealing and striping are done well before February.

Does paving a dirt lot help with dust?

Yes. Paving removes a major source of dust, which helps both your property and the neighborhood.

Do you work near Mefford Field?

Yes, on lots and private drives around the airport area. Airport pavement itself is handled under separate rules.

Can you fix a subdivision street with alligator cracking?

Yes. Failed areas are cut out and rebuilt, then the street can be overlaid or sealed.

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