Durable Roads Built for Berkshire Terrain

Book Road Construction & Private Roadways in Lanesborough

Building a private road or access route in Lanesborough requires careful attention to slope, soil variability, and drainage, especially across the Berkshires' rolling terrain. D Condron Construction Inc. manages every step, from clearing and subgrade formation through stone base installation, binder, and final wearing-course paving for residential communities, estates, and farm access.

Our services include culvert and drainage installation, embankment shaping, controlled compaction, and road-crown design that directs water into swales rather than onto pavement. We select base depth and asphalt thickness based on expected traffic loads—whether light residential vehicles or heavier seasonal equipment. Coordination with utility trenching, mailbox easements, and driveway connections ensures your new road meets code and integrates smoothly with existing infrastructure.

Request a site visit; we'll provide cross-sections, material takeoffs, and a phased build estimate for your Lanesborough property.

How Our Process Works

You begin with a site visit where we walk the proposed route, assess soil conditions, and identify areas requiring culverts or fill. We prepare a grading plan that balances cut-and-fill volumes and minimizes off-site haul, keeping costs predictable across your Lanesborough project.

Once permits are secured, D Condron Construction Inc. clears the corridor, excavates to subgrade, and installs culverts at stream crossings or low points. We build embankments in compacted lifts, place and roll a graded stone base, then apply binder and wearing-course asphalt in sequential passes. Road crown is shaped to shed water, and drainage swales are cut along both edges.

Final work includes shoulder shaping, driveway tie-ins, and optional mailbox pads or turnarounds. For subdivisions, we coordinate inspection sign-offs at each phase to keep the project on schedule and compliant with local standards.

What to Expect When You Book

Below are answers to questions property owners and developers ask about private road construction, materials, and Lanesborough site conditions.

How deep is the stone base for a private road?
Base depth ranges from twelve to eighteen inches, depending on soil bearing capacity and traffic type. We compact in lifts to achieve stable support.
Can you build roads on steep hillsides?
Yes, we bench cuts into slopes and build retaining embankments where necessary. Proper drainage and compaction prevent washouts on grades common in the Berkshires.
Do you install culverts and drainage structures?
We place corrugated-metal or HDPE culverts at stream crossings and low areas, size them for peak flow, and wrap them with stone to prevent erosion.
What asphalt thickness do you recommend?
Private roads typically receive two inches of binder and one-and-a-half inches of surface course. Heavier-use roads may require thicker sections.
Can you coordinate with utilities during construction?
Absolutely. We stage trenching for power, water, or gas lines and backfill to grade before paving, ensuring utilities are protected and accessible.

A well-engineered private road opens your property for safe access, increases resale value, and stands up to seasonal weather and plowing. Request a site visit; we'll provide cross-sections, material takeoffs, and a phased build estimate.