Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Professional Asphalt Paving Services in Dubuque
River City Paving has been a trusted asphalt production and placement contractor in Northeastern Iowa for over seven decades. Headquartered in Dubuque, Iowa, we specialize in asphalt highways, driveways, and parking lots while serving as a major supplier of aggregates. As part of a family-owned national asphalt paving leader, we combine regional expertise with Midwest-wide resources. Our team of road construction crews, maintenance professionals, and laboratory experts delivers innovative solutions through state-of-the-art asphalt plants and advanced emission controls. Safety remains our top priority, with rigorous protocols protecting both workers and the public.Environmental stewardship drives our use of recycled materials, alternative energy, and sustainable practices. We invest in employee growth through challenging opportunities and professional development programs. Our Cold-in-Place Recycling expertise reduces material waste while maintaining pavement quality. Community engagement remains central to our mission, with over 75 years of local support through infrastructure projects and charitable initiatives. Backed by a world-renowned research laboratory, we continuously improve asphalt technologies for energy efficiency and performance.
Services
Asphalt Paving
Crushed Aggregate
Grading Services
Milling & Pulverizing
Cold Recycling
Aggregate Supply
Base Placement
Details
- Year established: 1948
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of regional asphalt paving expertise
- Our team utilizes state-of-the-art asphalt production technology
- We implement Cold-in-Place Recycling for material efficiency
- Our environmental leadership reduces carbon footprint by 40%
- We provide career development opportunities for local workers
Services
Asphalt Paving
We install durable asphalt surfaces for highways, parking lots, and residential driveways. Our hot mix asphalt combines economy with sustainability through recycled materials. Custom pavement designs ensure optimal performance for each project's specific needs, from recreational paths to major interstate systems.
Crushed Aggregate
Our crushed stone products form the foundation for road construction and building projects. With 50 years of aggregate production experience, we supply materials meeting strict specifications for highways, concrete structures, and agricultural applications. Products include base course material, railroad ballast, and landscaping stone.
Cold Recycling
Cold-in-Place Recycling reuses 100% of existing road materials to create new pavement bases. This cost-effective method reduces waste while maintaining structural integrity. The process combines milling, crushing, and remixing with virgin asphalt cement to extend road life with minimal traffic disruption.
Grading Services
We prepare stable foundations for asphalt pavements through precise grading and base placement. Our process ensures proper drainage and structural support by excavating subsoil and compacting aggregate base materials. This critical preparation extends pavement lifespan and prevents premature deterioration.
Milling & Pulverizing
Our milling equipment removes worn asphalt surfaces up to 12 inches deep for recycling or reuse. Full-depth reclamation processes grind existing pavement and base materials for in-place reuse. This sustainable approach reduces material costs while maintaining road geometry and minimizing new aggregate requirements.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Northeastern Iowa, including Dubuque, Decorah, and Maquoketa areas for asphalt paving and aggregate supply projects.
What types of asphalt projects do you handle?
We complete projects ranging from interstate highways to residential driveways, including parking lots, recreational paths, and airport surfaces.
Do you offer recycled pavement options?
Yes, we specialize in Cold-in-Place Recycling that reuses 100% of existing road materials to create new pavement bases.
How do you ensure environmental responsibility?
We reduce waste through material recycling, use alternative energy sources, and implement sustainable practices across all operations.
What aggregate products are available?
We supply crushed stone, sand, gravel, and recycled materials for construction, agricultural, and landscaping applications.
