News & Press

Registration is now open for the 60th Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting to be held December 3 and 4 in Pewaukee. Register today to attend the conference, sign up as an exhibitor, or sponsor the conference.

We are pleased to announce that the Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association will award at least two WAPA Student Scholarships in 2019.

One Engineering Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $2,000, and one Engineering Technician Scholarship will be awarded in the amount of $1,000.

Please complete the online application and supply supporting documents by November 7 at 5:00 p.m.

Thanks to WAPA’s membership for continuing to make these scholarships possible and for encouraging the next generation of asphalt pavement professionals in Wisconsin!

WAPA is now accepting nominations for our 2019 Innovation Awards.

The awards recognize organizations for innovative projects and practices that are helping advance the quality and performance of asphalt pavements in Wisconsin.

Award categories are State (WisDOT Region or Office), Local (City, County, Town, or Village), and Business (Commercial Business or Association).

This Executive Update features the “Asphalt Performs” videos from NAPA, the balanced mix design workshop from NCAT coming to Wisconsin in December, and highlighted asphalt pavement research conducted nationally and here in Wisconsin.

This Executive Update features the “Asphalt Pavement Principles” videos from FHWA, a visit to Wisconsin from FHWA staff to discuss performance testing, discussions with D.C. and Madison lawmakers on transportation funding, and a podcast on proper pavement maintenance to help combat potholes.

WAPA’s April 2019 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider features what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.

This Executive Update features the “Asphalt Performs” ad campaign from APA, recent activities from Women of Asphalt, a new opportunity in Wisconsin to Just Fix It, and NAPA’s international stone matrix asphalt conference.

This Executive Update features the WAPA 2018 Annual Conference, including general session highlights and details on the technical sessions and award winners.

For work on crack relief interlayer project in partnership with the City of Rice Lake. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT) Northwest Region and the City of Rice Lake were the recipients of the 2018 State Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Public Works Department recognized for Perpetual Pavement design. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Fond du Lac County Highway Department was the recipient of the 2018 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

Highway Department recognized for various construction techniques. The Wisconsin Asphalt Pavement Association (WAPA) announced today that the Fond du Lac County Highway Department was the recipient of the 2018 Local Government Asphalt Award for advancing innovation in asphalt pavements.

WAPA’s October 2018 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider features what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.

Registration is now open for the 2018 Annual WAPA Conference and Business Meeting to be held November 27 and 28 in Madison!

This Executive Update features the “Watch for Us” national work zone safety campaign; PAVEXpress pavement design software and PaveInstruct training tool; and thin asphalt overlays.

This Executive Update features this spring’s Washington, D.C. fly-in, commercial and industrial parking lot training seminars, a national convention of county engineers held in Wisconsin, and news from other state asphalt associations.

Our new History page tells the story of our association’s founding in 1948 and evolution into its current form. Featured items from WAPA’s archives—promotional materials and organizational documents—further highlight our industry and association in the early days.

WAPA’s April 2018 Wisconsin Asphalt Industry Insider features what’s new and exciting with WAPA member companies.

This Executive Update features guidance for asphalt parking lots, new NAPA task groups, updates to WAPA’s asphalt pavement design guide, and award-winning Wisconsin asphalt pavement research.

WAPA’s all new 2018 Asphalt Parking Lot Design Guide focuses on all phases of asphalt parking lot design, including planning, construction and maintenance. It also includes a comprehensive 61-point Inspection Checklist to help an on-site inspector identify key processes and follow best practices to produce a quality parking lot.

WAPA’s new and updated 2018 Asphalt Pavement Design Guide incorporates the latest state specs, adds a chapter on using WisDOT specs for non-WisDOT projects, and updates guidance and links throughout the publication.