Concrete Lifting for Rochester, MN Mayo Clinic

Challenge

The Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota has an expansive campus that serves millions of visitors and thousands of employees. The high foot traffic makes fixing sidewalks and trip hazards a priority.

Solution

American Waterworks lifted hundreds of sidewalk sections through use of Polylevel - a two part high density polyurethane foam. Penny sized holes were drilled through the concrete, and foam was injected to lift the sinking slabs back to their original height.  A large quantity of sidewalk sections were lifted over the span of five days. Trip hazards were effectively removed, and the process avoided the unnecessary action of replacing the concrete. Sections of sidewalk were briefly closed while crews lifted the sidewalk, and immediately reopened for foot and vehicle traffic upon completion.

Project Summary

Installing Contractor: American Waterworks

Project Manager: Tom Webbles

Products Installed: PolyLEVEL 400