Committee backs pilot allowing counties to use state road aid for chip‑and‑seal and recycled asphalt Chair John Blanton's HB 622 would create a pilot through 2030 letting counties use a portion of state road aid equal to the percentage of county roads that are gravel to apply chip‑and‑seal or recycled asphalt "wrap"; the committee adopted a title amendment and reported the bill favorably.

Counties could soon pave the way for better roads by using state road aid for innovative chip-and-seal techniques!

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India is accelerating the use of recycled rubber from waste tyres to build stronger, longer-lasting roads. Rubberised asphalt improves flexibility and durability, helping roads withstand heat and heavy traffic while reducing cracks and potholes. This eco-friendly approach also tackles the growing problem of tyre waste by turning it into useful infrastructure material. Countries like United States and Netherlands have shown that rubberised roads can also reduce road noise, making cities quieter while cutting maintenance costs. For India, scaling this technology means cleaner highways, safer drives, lower lifecycle costs, and less landfill waste—a smart win for infrastructure and the environment.

India builds roads with recycled rubber ♻️🛣️
Stronger, greener highways + less tyre waste = smart infra.

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Farewell potholes? UK team invents self-healing road surface Researcher at Swansea University says tiny plant spores mixed into bitumen can extend surface lifespan by 30%

Preventing potholes without a need for human intervention
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