Where US 36 crosses the Wabash
Asphalt Paving in Montezuma, IN
Older homes on low river ground at the western edge of Parke County.
- No-cost site visits and written quotes
- Every line item priced separately
- Drainage and soil checked before paving
Driveways at the River Crossing
Asphalt paving in Montezuma means working on river ground. The town lies along the Wabash on the western border of Parke County, where US 36 crosses the river, at about 515 feet. It was laid out around 1824, and its post office has operated since 1825. Montezuma peaked at 1,537 residents in 1910 and had 921 in 2020, on a little over half a square mile.
Low, wet ground
Towns on the Wabash sit on floodplain or near it, and floodplain clays such as the Wabash series are described by USDA as poorly drained, with flooding and ponding possible. Pavement on that ground fails from below if the base is thin. We test the subgrade, remove soft material and build a deeper base, then grade so water leaves the surface fast.
Older driveways
Homes in Montezuma are mostly older, and their driveways have usually been patched or resurfaced before. Where the whole surface has failed, we replace it with a proper base. Where only parts have failed, saw-cut patches and a sealcoat are a cheaper fix.
US 36
US 36 runs through town to the river crossing. New or changed driveway connections onto it fall under INDOT's driveway permit process, and we check that before scheduling. Businesses along the highway need lots that drain and hold up to traffic.
Rural lanes
Outside town, long lanes run back to farms and river-bottom fields. We quote hot-mix asphalt and tar and chip side by side for those.
Seasonal timing
We pave once the ground has dried out in late spring and finish before cold weather in fall. Low-lying lots can stay wet longer than higher ones, so we may schedule them later in spring.
A typical scope
For an older in-town driveway, the quote usually includes tear-out, digging out wet soil, a deeper compacted stone base and 2 to 3 inches of hot mix with a clear fall. For business lots along US 36, it may include full-depth repairs at entrances, an overlay or sealcoat, and striping.
Maintenance
Seal cracks each fall and sealcoat every few years, and keep downspouts and ditches directed away from the pavement.
Plowing and salt
Winter brings plowing on US 36 and town streets. Flush patches, supported edges and a sealed surface hold up better against plow blades and salt.
Rural lanes in the bottoms
Lanes that run down to river-bottom fields cross the wettest ground in the area. We raise the lane on a thicker stone base where it crosses low spots, restore a crown, and set culverts so water can pass under rather than over it.
Timing
We pave late spring through early fall and seal cracks in late summer and fall.
Getting a quote
We visit, test the base and send an itemized quote. Call (812) 892-3270 or
.Montezuma at a Glance
- River crossing. Montezuma lies along the Wabash on the western border of Parke County, where US 36 crosses the river.
- Early town. The town was laid out in about 1824, and its post office has operated since 1825.
- Population. Montezuma peaked at 1,537 residents in 1910 and counted 921 in 2020, at about 515 feet elevation.
Our Services in Montezuma, IN
Montezuma Questions
When is the best time to pave on low river ground?
Late spring once the ground has dried, through early fall. Low lots may need to wait a little longer in spring.
Do I need INDOT approval for a driveway onto US 36?
A new or changed connection generally does. Repaving your existing driveway usually does not.
Can you just patch my driveway?
If the damage is limited and the rest is firm, yes. We show you what we find.
Do you serve farms outside town?
Yes, including long lanes in Reserve and Wabash townships.
What does patching cost?
HomeGuide lists hot patches at $2 to $5 per square foot and saw-cut patches at $4 to $12, with a minimum fee of $100 to $250 on small jobs.
How long before I can drive on new asphalt?
Usually two to three days, longer in hot weather.
Do you serve the Parke County side and across the river?
Yes. We work on both sides of the Wabash in this area, including Vermillion County.
Can you raise a low driveway?
Yes. Adding compacted stone base lifts the finished surface so it sheds water instead of collecting it.
What does tar and chip cost?
HomeGuide lists $2 to $5 per square foot installed, about 30 to 40 percent less than asphalt.
Do you give written quotes?
Yes, itemized by each part of the job.
Free Estimates in Montezuma, IN
Free quotes for Montezuma homes and lanes.
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