Road Building

Building and maintaining roads whether on timberlands or private acreage requires a balance of access, safety, cost-efficiency, and environmental stewardship. Whether developing new access, improving existing routes, or retiring roads after harvest, every phase demands careful planning and skilled execution.

New Construction (Steep Ground Access)

Constructing new logging roads on steep slopes involves strategic layout and precise earthwork to ensure long-term stability and safe hauling conditions.

• Clearing & Grubbing: Right-of-way clearing removes timber, brush, and root systems to establish a stable subgrade.

• Subgrade Construction

• Drainage Systems: Proper drainage is critical—ditch lines, cross-drains, and culverts are installed to control runoff and prevent erosion or washouts.

• Ballast Rock & Surfacing:

Reconstruction (Upgrading Existing Roads)

Reconstructing timber roads extends their lifespan and improves safety and environmental performance.

• Subgrade Repair: Soft or failed sections are excavated and rebuilt with suitable base materials.

• Widening & Realignment: Roads may be widened for modern equipment or adjusted to reduce hazardous grades and sharp curves.

• Drainage Improvements: Old or undersized culverts are replaced, ditches re-established, and additional drainage features added to handle increased runoff.

• Slope Stabilization: Slide areas are reinforced using proper compaction, ditch relief, and, when needed, engineered solutions.

Abandonment (Decommissioning Roads)

Once harvest operations are complete, roads may be decommissioned to restore the landscape.

• Culvert Removal: Culverts are removed to restore natural stream flow and prevent future plugging.

• Water Barring: Water bars and cross-ditches are installed to disperse runoff and prevent erosion.

• Recontouring: The road prism may be pulled back into the slope to restore natural contours.

Working in Steep Ground

Steep terrain presents unique challenges that demand experience and attention to detail:

• Maintaining safe grades for loaded trucks

• Preventing slope failure and erosion

• Managing water effectively in high-runoff conditions

• Operating heavy equipment safely on side slopes

With the right approach, timberland roads can be built and maintained to perform reliably during harvest while minimizing long-term environmental impact.

Bridges and Large Culvert Installation

We install bridges and large culverts designed to handle heavy use while maintaining natural water flow.

• Site preparation: Excavate and shape stable approaches

• Culvert installation: Set and backfill large-diameter culverts for reliable drainage

• Bridge installation: Install pre-engineered or custom bridge structures

• Armoring & stabilization: Rock placement and erosion control to protect the crossing

Pit Development and Rock Crushing