Mississippi River Dredging Services
Sand & Gravel Dredging
Wayne B. Smith, Inc. provides dredging services using a 12-inch cutterhead dredge operating on the Mississippi River. Dredging activities are focused on the recovery of sand and gravel for material production purposes.
These materials support construction and infrastructure needs while maintaining strict quality and gradation standards.
Riverbed Recovery to Terminal Distribution
Dredging Capabilities
Wayne B. Smith operates a 12-inch cutterhead dredge designed to recover sand and gravel from the river efficiently and consistently. The dredge supports controlled material extraction, suited for downstream processing and construction applications.
Sand & Gravel Production Meets IDOT & MODOT Standards
Material recovered through dredging is processed to produce sand and gravel products that meet established specifications.
The resulting sand meets the quality and gradation requirements for concrete sand set by both the Illinois and Missouri Departments of Transportation.
This ensures suitability for use in transportation, infrastructure, and related construction projects.
Integrated with Quarry & Material Operations
Dredging services are part of the broader Wayne B. Smith material production operation, complementing quarry activities and terminal handling capabilities. This integration allows dredged materials to remain within a single operational system for processing, storage, and distribution.
Work With Wayne B. Smith
To learn more about dredging services and sand and gravel production at Wayne B. Smith, contact our team today.
