Keeps Mud Off County Roads, Reduces Ruts, and Protects Your Permanent Driveway

If you’ve ever driven by a new build during spring thaw or after a big rain, you’ve probably seen it: deep ruts, trucks buried to the axles, and mud smeared across the county road like a bad Jackson Hole latte art.

That’s exactly why Shawn at ParkFab insists on installing temporary driveways — also called construction entrances — before heavy equipment or deliveries roll in. They’re not just about keeping things tidy. They save you fines, protect your permanent driveway, and keep your crew moving.

1. Stops the Mud Parade

When trucks track mud and debris onto public roads, the county can — and will — fine you. It’s not just about looking sloppy; it’s about safety. Mud on asphalt turns into ice slicks in winter and dust clouds in summer.

Temporary driveways solve this by:

  • Giving tires a place to shed mud and gravel before hitting the road

  • Using compacted road base or crushed rock that drains well and doesn’t churn into mush

2. Protects Your Permanent Driveway

If you install your finished driveway before heavy equipment is done on site, congratulations — you just built a $15,000 welcome mat for dump trucks to destroy.

Temporary driveways take the abuse so your final surface (concrete, asphalt, or gravel) stays pristine until it’s ready for its debut.

3. Keeps Crews and Deliveries Moving

Stuck vehicles are more than an inconvenience — they can halt your entire project while you call a tow truck.

With a proper construction entrance:

  • Dump trucks can unload without sinking

  • Concrete mixers can reach the pour site safely

  • Material deliveries can happen in all weather

4. Designed for the Valley’s Weather & Soil

In Teton Valley, where spring thaw and sudden summer storms turn job sites into soup, Shawn builds entrances that:

  • Use crushed rock or pit run for drainage

  • Sit on geotextile fabric to keep the rock from sinking into the mud

  • Have enough length and slope to clean off tires before trucks hit the county road

5. Easy to Remove or Reuse

Once construction wraps, your temporary driveway can:

  • Be regraded into your final driveway base

  • Be moved and reused for future projects

  • Or be removed entirely to prep for landscaping

Bottom Line

Temporary driveways are one of those small investments that save big money, time, and headaches. Shawn’s crew installs them fast, builds them tough, and makes sure you’re in compliance with county rules from day one.

📞 Call Shawn at ParkFab: 208-360-2411
📧 Email: shawn@parkfab.com