Transportation
Transportation corridors are the lifelines of the economy, but they often traverse rugged, unstable terrain. Rock Supremacy partners with Departments of Transportation (DOTs) and Railway Class I operators to manage geohazards along these critical routes. We understand that road closures cost millions in economic impact, so our solutions prioritize speed of deployment and minimal traffic disruption.
Transportation Challenges
Working in transportation presents unique geotechnical challenges that require specialized expertise and proven solutions.
Without proper intervention, these conditions typically worsen over time. Early assessment and appropriate remediation can prevent costly emergency repairs and protect the assets and people that depend on stable ground.
Applicable Standards
Common Challenges
- Traffic Disruption: Mitigation work must often occur while traffic flows nearby, requiring strict lane closures and safety buffers.
- Aging Infrastructure: Many highway cuts made 50 years ago are now degrading, requiring retrofitting with modern bolts and mesh.
- Emergency Clearance: Rockfall events require immediate mobilization to clear blockages and ensure the slope is safe for reopening.
How We Solve Transportation Problems
We've developed proven methodologies specifically for transportation applications, combining rapid response with long-term solutions.
Rolling Traffic Stops
We coordinate with traffic control to perform scaling blasts or drops during 15-minute intervals.
Drape Mesh Systems
Installing high-tensile mesh to guide future rockfall into ditches, preventing it from hitting the pavement.
Barrier Fences
Impact-rated fences capable of stopping 5000kJ rocks, protecting rail lines from large boulders.
How We Deliver
Our field services deliver comprehensive solutions tailored to your specific site conditions and requirements.
Why Choose Rock Supremacy
Techniques We Use
Proven engineering methods that deliver long-term stability and protection for transportation infrastructure.
Cable Anchors
Cable anchors (also known as strand anchors or post-tensioned anchors) provide high-capacity reinforcement for slopes, retaining systems, cut faces, and rock masses. These anchors transfer load deep into competent ground, offering reliable, long-term stabilization.
Draped Mesh Systems
Draped mesh systems control loose rockfall by capturing debris and guiding it downslope to a safe catchment area. Unlike pinned mesh, draped systems are not rigidly attached to the entire slope—allowing them to manage high volumes of material efficiently.
Rock Bolting
Rock bolting stabilizes fractured, jointed, or unstable rock masses by anchoring steel bars deep into competent rock. By tying loose blocks back to stable substrate, rock bolts improve the overall strength and cohesion of slopes, cuts, tunnels, and vertical faces.
Rockfall Barriers & Fences
Engineered catch systems that intercept falling rock or debris before it reaches roadways, railways, or infrastructure. These high-energy systems absorb and dissipate impact energy safely through deformable components.
Solutions for Transportation
Comprehensive solutions tailored to address the specific challenges and requirements of transportation projects.
Rockfall Mitigation
Comprehensive rockfall protection systems that safeguard highways, railways, structures, and communities from falling rock hazards through active stabilization and passive containment.
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Slope Stabilization
Permanent slope stabilization solutions that reinforce unstable ground, support infrastructure, and prevent erosion for 75+ year design life through soil nailing, retaining walls, and engineered drainage systems.
Learn MoreTransportation Work
See how we've delivered solutions for clients in the transportation sector.
I-70 Corridor Stabilization
Installed 50,000 sq ft of high-tensile mesh and performed extensive scaling after a major weather event.
Ketchum-Challis Highway Scaling
Large-scale rock scaling and mesh installation along 3 miles of Highway 75 through the Sawtooth Mountains.
Pacific Coast Highway Protection
Emergency scaling and installation of 500 rock bolts to secure a failing bluff face threatening Highway 1.
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Our Safety Record
We maintain a safety-first culture because we believe every worker deserves to go home safe at the end of the day. This commitment to safety has earned us the trust of DOTs, mining companies, and energy providers across the country.
All crew members receive ongoing training in high-angle rescue, fall protection, and hazard recognition. We conduct daily safety briefings and maintain rigorous equipment inspection protocols.
Client Testimonials
Trusted by DOTs, engineering firms, and property owners nationwide.
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