You might think that all asphalt looks and functions the same, but it actually varies depending on the use and location. Click here to learn more about the different types:
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Studies have shown that on average, over a 40-year period, asphalt pavements are more economical than concrete pavements.
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How is asphalt a quiet pavement?
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According to the American Society of Civil Engineers’ 2017 Infrastructure Report Card, 1 out of every 5 miles of highway pavement in the U.S. is in poor condition.
While most states have higher penalties and fines for drivers caught speeding in work zones, some states are raising the bar in 2020 and seeking stiffer penalties. forconstructionpros.com/asph…
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Resurfacing an asphalt pavement creates a road that’s smooth, durable, safe, and quiet - and just as good as a new one.
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The most expensive parking space ever sold at $969,000.
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Americans who drive gasoline-powered cars spend an average of $274.69 annually on gas taxes, the primary funding source for maintaining and building U.S. roads and bridges. forconstructionpros.com/asph…
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Did you know: Smoother pavements also result in longer pavement life by as much as 10-25%, resulting in lower maintenance costs.
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Did you know: Failure to spend $1 in road repair typically results in $7 of cost five years later. Whole road rebuilding costs 14x as much as repairs.
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These are some common repairs for asphalt parking lots: asphaltmagazine.com/repair-o…
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Pavements that are smoother from the start require less maintenance, saving taxpayers about $1,300 annually for every lane-mile resurfaced.
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These are the key differences between asphalt and concrete roads: aggregateresearch.com/news/d…
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Did you know: Asphalt gives drivers a 4.5% improvement in fuel economy compared to other pavements.
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These 6 improvements could account for a 95% crash reduction rate if implemented in high crash areas:
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Slips, trips and falls cost businesses over $11 billion per year. Does your company have the right preventive measures in place?bicmagazine.com/departments/…
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Tip: To extend the life of your asphalt and keep dirt out of your building, have your parking lots swept free of dirt each quarter.
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The national survey found that drivers prefer roads with these three traits: driveasphalt.org/resource-li…



