For construction of storm water containment basins on an active interstate, mechanical excavation would not have capable of handling the large quantity of rock in a timely manner, and would have created costly traffic delays due to heavy equipment usage, and dangerous conditions for workers. Blasting was by far the most efficient option. However, tight working conditions in the median left no room for error. Blasting with the interstate 20-30ft on each side of the bed means that everything needed to go perfectly so rock would not end up on the highway, and the blasting would not cause expensive damage to the interstate itself. Lafferty’s expertise and willingness to take on challenging projects like this is what sets us apart!