Repaving Tests New Road Materials

The UCPRC, in collaboration with CalRecycle and Caltrans, repaved 1.1 miles of road on campus last week with innovative pavement materials made from end-of-life tires.

The work, near the University Airport and Putah Creek Reserve, could provide a way to enhance the sustainability and performance of California’s roads. It is the first small pilot scale evaluation of new types of asphalt mixes that include up to 10% recycled tire rubber and 25% reclaimed asphalt pavement, said Professor John Harvey, director of the UCPRC. The work is being led by Angel Mateos, project manager at the UC Berkeley UCPRC, with research staff from Berkeley and UC Davis.

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