Paving Equipment & Materials Production

Michigan DOT tests new pavement in Farmington Hills

Sept. 5, 2023

MDOT is replacing crushed stone with a cement and water mixture.

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A section of highway in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is being used to test a new method that may extend the roadway’s lifespan.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is using a cement and water base instead of the traditional crushed stone, according to a CBS report, in order to enhance drainage.

MDOT suggests the new method may add 10 years of life to the road. The test is being carried out on I-695.

Watch the report on CBS News Detroit

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