See Ajax Paving in Action | Asphalt Projects in Michigan


  • I-94

    What We Did


    Ajax Paving received the 2019 NAPA National Quality in Construction Award for its work on I-94 from Conner Road to 8 Mile Road in Detroit and Harper Woods in Wayne County. The project was a single course overlay on 5.6 miles of three-lane freeway along one of Detroit's busiest commuter freeways, and was restricted to complete weekend closures to complete the work. 


    Project Highlights:

    • 2019 NAPA National Quality in Construction Award
    • 35,000 tons of MDOT 4E30
    • 29,000 tons of MDOT 5E30
  • Ford Rotunda Lot

    What We Did


    This project included land balancing, underground utility work, electrical and lighting poles, sub-grade stabilization, aggregate base, and two lifts of HMA for a total of 4” of HMA, and pavement markings. We placed a total of 30,000 tons of MDOT 1100L-20AA and MDOT 1100T-20AA material. This mix has a required air void of 3.0% with a PG Grade 64-22 liquid asphalt.


    Project Highlights:

    • Construction of a new parking lot to store test vehicles.
    • 30,000 tons of MDOT 1100L-20AA and
      MDOT 1100T-20AA material.
    • 2019 NAPA Quality in Construction Award
    • 2019 APAM Commercial Projects Award of Merit
  • Telegraph & Square Lake

    What We Did


    Ajax Paving received the APAM Award of Merit at the 2019 APAM/MDOT Asphalt Paving Awards program for its work on Telegraph and Square Lake in Oakland County for Urban Streets Projects. The project was a single course overlay that included construction/reconstruction of curbs, gutters, and manholes.


    Project Highlights:

    • 20,000 tons of HMA
    • 2019 APAM Urban Streets Projects Award of Merit
  • I-69, St. Clair County

    What We Did


    Ajax Paving received the APAM Award of Merit at this year’s APAM/MDOT Asphalt Paving Awards program for its work on I-69 in St. Clair County for Single Course Overlay Projects.

  • Joslyn Road

    What We Did


    1.60 mi of hot mix asphalt cold milling and resurfacing, concrete pavement cold milling, concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, ramps, drainage, pavement repairs, bridge sidewalk and railing repairs and signal modernization on Joslyn Avenue from Perry Street to Walton Boulevard in the city of Pontiac, Oakland County. 

  • Hoover Road

    What We Did


    1.92 mi of hot mix asphalt cold milling and resurfacing, concrete base course repair, concrete curb and gutter, detail 7 joint repair and pavement markings on Hoover Road from 11 Mile Road to 13 Mile Road in Macomb County.

  • 19 Mile Rd

    What We Did


    This project for the Macomb County Road Commission resurfaced 19 Mile road between Romeo Plank and Hayes roads. We milled three inches of deteriorated concrete, patched the concrete foundation as needed, replaced concrete curbs, and upgraded ADA Handicap Ramps. The Ajax team placed two courses of 5E10 Modified Asphalt Wearing Mix and finished with landscaping and permanent striping.

    A key component of this project was an accelerated schedule to ensure completion by the beginning of the public school year in September. Not only did Ajax meet this requirement, but the project also earned a 2016 APAM Award of Excellence for Urban Streets.


    Project Highlights:

    • Met accelerated project schedule
    • 13,200 tons 5E10 Modified Asphalt Wearing Mix
    • 2016 APAM Award of Excellence for Urban Streets
  • M-59

    What We Did


    A two-course overlay of existing concrete, this 4-mile long project spanned M-59 from I-75 to Crooks Road, a heavily traveled commuter route. During the first phase, we discovered the concrete was in worse shape than anticipated, increasing the concrete patching and asphalt repair work almost tenfold.

    Before placing the leveling course of asphalt, a substantial asphalt wedge course — up to 8 inches deep — was placed to bring the cross slopes and super elevated sections up to Michigan Department of Transportation standards. A total of 3.5 inches of asphalt was placed over the entire freeway. More than 120,000 tons of asphalt were manufactured at the Crooks Road Plant for this project. 


    Project Highlights:

    • Project completed ahead of schedule
    • More than 120,000 tons of asphalt manufactured and placed
    • 3.5 inches of asphalt placed over the 4-mile stretch
  • I-75 Giddings to Clintonville Rd

    What We Did


    This 4.71-mile resurfacing project on I-75 consisted of a 2-inch thick overlay of the three travel lanes (north and south), a 2-inch thick overlay of on/off ramps, and a 2-inch thick overlay on the freeway shoulders. Two lanes were composite pavement, and one was concrete pavement. Over 53,000 lineal feet of pavement joint and crack repair was completed along with the installation of 45,918 tons of HMA. The project was completed within a nightly 8-hour time window that was strictly enforced.

    Ajax earned incentives for mixture quality, mat density, and joint density. Michigan Department of Transportation ride quality requirements for single course overlays (without milling) resulted in a 25 percent improvement in ride quality. Because work was performed at night, traffic control and safety were of high importance.


    Project Highlights:

    • Project completed on time and within nightly specified-time restrictions.
    • 25 percent improvement in ride quality
    • Over 53,000 lineal feet of pavement completed along with installation of 45,918 tons of HMA

Michigan Asphalt Construction Company with Full Capabilities


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Asphalt Experts

Ajax offers unmatched expertise with our team of highly-skilled, highly professional long-term employees committed to industry best practices.

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Race Track Champs

We are one of two companies nationwide trusted by NASCAR® to construct and rebuild their race sanctioned venues.

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Advanced Equipment

On our job sites and at our plants, you’ll find advanced equipment and the latest technology for precision, efficiency, and quality.

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Exemplary Safety Record

Every day, we make certain that everyone on our job sites and plants pay strict adherence to safety standards at every level.

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Large Scale Capabilities

Our high-production capabilities allow Ajax to complete jobs, even the largest scale projects, within tight deadlines.

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The Automaker's Choice

We offer unmatched experience and capabilities to construct banked test courses, an essential resource for product development by auto companies.

Industry Recognitions


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Award of Excellence 
Arauco Grayling Plant, Grayling

Award of Excellence 
I-75 Rouge Rover, Detroit-Downriver Connection I-75 over the Rouge River, City of Detroit, Wayne County

Award of Excellence 
I-75 Modernization Project Segment 1 Design-Build Interchange Reconstruction, Coolidge Road to South Blvd, Oakland County

Award of Excellence 
M-53 from Red Run Drain to 18 Mile, Cities of Sterling Heights and Warren, Macomb County

Award of Excellence 
Runway 4L/22R and Associated Taxiways, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, Romulus, MI

Award of Excellence 
GM Circle Track Reconstruction, GM Proving Ground, Milford, MI, MCA Award of Excellence

 

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M-1 (Woodward Ave.), 14 Mile to Quarton Road, Oakland County

General Motors Corporation Milford Proving Grounds North – South Straightaway Reconstruction

Ford Motor Company Arizona Proving Grounds Vehicle Dynamics Area Resurfacing

Chrysler Group LLC Chelsea Proving Grounds

Award of Excellence
Ford Motor Michigan Proving Ground East-West Straightaway

Award of Excellence
I-94, Macomb County

From Custom & DOT Approved Mixes to Asphalt Construction,
Ajax Paving of Michigan Does It All


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Industry Powerhouse

Ajax Paving owns six modern, high-capacity hot-mix asphalt plants to serve our projects and independent paving contractors.

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Accredited Labs

We are proud to have AASHTO accreditation for Quality Management and Asphalt Mixture at all our asphalt plants.

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Safety First

Strict adherence to safety standards and best practices is followed at our facilities and job sites to ensure worker safety, production, and efficiency.

The #1 Asphalt Construction Company in Michigan

Since 1951, Ajax has been a leader in asphalt paving for both the private and public sectors. Today we are the largest asphalt company in southeast Michigan and a specialized asphalt paving contractor across the United States. Additionally, we own and operate asphalt plants and an asphalt terminal to provide our clients and independent contractors with competitive pricing, reliability, and high production.

Our state-of-the-art equipment, combined with unparalleled expertise, makes us one of the most sought after companies for the highly-specialized work required for both performance race tracks and automotive test tracks. No matter the job or specifications, Ajax Paving is ready to tackle the biggest and toughest asphalt jobs out there.

Producing Efficiency and Success

Ajax Materials Corporation operates six leading-edge, high-capacity drum mix plants in southeast Michigan. Since opening our first asphalt plant in 1951, Ajax has become one of the Detroit area’s largest asphalt producers, supplying both our paving crews and independent paving contractors.

We are our customer's preferred supplier because of our quality HMA mixtures and commitment to customer service. Our plants produce Hot Mix and Warm Mix asphalt, up to 700 tons per hour, with up to 2,400 tons of silo storage per plant. We produce commercial-grade, Superpave, Polymer Modified, Porous, and high-performance cold asphalt mixtures.

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