Asphalt Paving in Shorter, AL

Asphalt paving in Shorter is rural work along US 80. Shorter, in western Macon County at about 243 feet, is 24 miles east of Montgomery and 15 miles west of Tuskegee. It was incorporated in 1984 and had 385 residents in 2020.

Long drives

Most properties are rural, with long gravel drives. We regrade, add stone where needed and pave with a crown and supported edges.

US 80

US 80 runs through the town. Driveways on US 80 connect to a federal highway, so work in that right-of-way may involve ALDOT.

Clay and drainage

Shorter sits on the eastern edge of the Black Belt, where heavy clay is common. A deeper base and good drainage keep long drives from heaving.

Phasing

On long drives, paving the section nearest the house first is a practical way to start.

Upkeep

Once paved, sealing every few years and filling cracks keep the drive tight. Keeping ditches and culverts clear matters just as much.

Cost guide

Published national ranges put new asphalt driveways at about $5 to $12 or more per square foot (HomeGuide), seal coating at $1 to $2 per square foot and pothole repairs at $100 to $400. Long drives are priced by length; reusing gravel helps. We give you a written number after the site visit.

Heavy vehicles

Farm trucks and equipment need a heavier section where they travel and turn. We add base depth and asphalt thickness in those spots.

Culverts

Where a drive crosses a roadside ditch, the culvert under it has to be sized and set right. A crushed or silted culvert backs water up under the drive and softens the base at the road end.

Edges

We compact the base wider than the asphalt and backfill soil along the sides once it cools, so the edges stay supported.

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