Plastic-infused asphalt can also save money. Because it lasts longer and resists cracking, cities may spend less on repairs and maintenance. In Rockwall, for example, early estimates suggest these ...

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It is no secret that all levels of government are facing unprecedented budget deficits. While state and municipal revenues are dropping, infrastructure needs are growing and the question of ...

With many countries in Africa planning or implementing major highway building programs, demand for asphalt is expected to rise. That has prompted an increase in asphalt imports and a French asphalt ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A stretch of road near Rockwall, Texas, paved with plastic-infused asphalt. Md. Sahadat Hossain Globally, more than 400 million ...