In 2021, Missouri added just 1% waste plastic to a two-mile road, that tiny share consumed 10 tons, equal to 750,000 soda bottlesIn 2021, Missouri transportation officials discussed a road project that tested recycled plastic in asphalt pavement. Engineers from the Un...
09 Sep, 2026, 12.50 AM IST
Florida turned scrubber waste into road base in 12 projects by 1989; 100,000 tons earned highly satisfactory ratings, transforming an industrial byproduct into useful road baseFlorida utilized processed FGD scrubber material in twelve road-base projects between 1977 and 1989. This material demonstrated satisfactor...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.38 PM IST
In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied 20,000 tons of used sand for a Wisconsin highway pilot project. 12 years later, its next contract called for 80,000 tons for Highway 10A highway in Wisconsin became an unexpected test ground for recycled industrial sand. In 1990, Waupaca Foundry supplied about 20,000 tons o...
08 Sep, 2026, 11.09 PM IST
In 2025, Nebraska put two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road; it became the state’s first recycled-plastic roadNebraska put the equivalent of two million plastic bags into a 4,000-foot road in 2025, creating the state’s first recycled-plastic road. T...
08 Sep, 2026, 09.11 PM IST
In 2022, Ontario's Durham Region used 400 tonnes of glass in a 3.6-km road pilot. 4 years later, it could reuse 240 tonnes of PET each year across Durham roads under its planDurham Region is testing recycled materials for road construction. Recycled glass and plastic will be used in a road rebuilding project. Th...
08 Sep, 2026, 07.22 PM IST
Pennsylvania used 5,570 tons of shredded tires in the Tarrtown Bridge approaches; project estimated to save about $514,000Discarded tires are being creatively transformed into lightweight aggregate for use in road construction. This innovative method not only a...
08 Sep, 2026, 01.40 PM IST
2 years, Rs 6 lakh and a failed test: Indian man living in Norway reveals why getting a driving licence is so tough. ‘They were not testing whether I could drive a car.’In stark contrast to India's more relaxed approach, Norway's driving license acquisition process is rigorous and comprehensive. One Indian ...
05 Sep, 2026, 12.34 PM IST
Curing our broken, disturbing roads: NHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway projectsNHAI mandates AI-based machine control for highway construction projects. This technology uses sensors and real-time data for precise road ...
04 Sep, 2026, 11.10 PM IST
In 1972, Illinois built a highway embankment with 246,000 cubic yards of coal ash. It’s still holding up even after 50 yearsIn 1972, a groundbreaking highway project in Illinois incorporated coal fly ash as a structural fill, challenging traditional practices. Th...
04 Sep, 2026, 09.46 PM IST
In 1997, Abilene collected 240 tons of waste glass for Antilley Road; Dyess Air Force Base crushed the glass at $9 a ton for two 750-foot test sectionsIn Abilene, Texas, an innovative project has integrated crushed glass from recycled bottles and jars into road construction. By blending gl...
04 Sep, 2026, 02.20 PM IST
In 1989, Kentucky engineers built a 750-foot road base using about 80 tons of ponded fly ash; the 11% ash section was reported to perform well against the conventional controlAn experimental road base in Kentucky utilized coal plant residue in 1988. Fly ash has been a federal construction material since the 1970s...
04 Sep, 2026, 01.10 PM IST
Bharat NCAP 2 to launch October 2027, assessing entire vehicle safety chain: Nitin GadkariIndia plans to launch Bharat NCAP 2 from October 2027 for comprehensive vehicle safety.This new program will evaluate the entire safety cha...
04 Sep, 2026, 12.31 AM IST
Bharat NCAP 2.0 to be rolled out from October 2027, says GadkariIndia will launch an updated Bharat NCAP safety program in October 2027. This initiative will assess the complete vehicle safety framework ...
03 Sep, 2026, 08.51 PM IST
In 2014, Royal Society of Chemistry scientists extracted D-limonene from waste orange peels at 96% purity, turning citrus processing waste into bio-based asphalt modifiersCitrus waste, previously considered rubbish, is now transformed into a valuable resource. D-limonene, derived from orange peels, is emergin...
03 Sep, 2026, 04.00 PM IST
Bharat NCAP 2 to roll out from October 2027, entire vehicle safety chain to be assessed: Nitin GadkariIndia will enhance vehicle safety assessments with Bharat NCAP 2 starting October 2027. This program will evaluate the entire vehicle safet...
03 Sep, 2026, 01.30 PM IST
States unanimous on shift to Computer-based exams; government centresState governments show strong backing for Computer Based Testing in entrance exams, emphasizing the need for reliable, government-supported...
02 Sep, 2026, 11.28 PM IST
In 2019, Pennsylvania completed AMD abatement at Fran Camp Run No. 2 Mine, restoring 1.4 miles of Cooks Run. 7 years later, pH and metal impairments were finally clearedAn abandoned Pennsylvania coal mine cleanup project significantly improved Cooks Run water quality. The 2019 abatement project addressed ac...
01 Sep, 2026, 07.40 PM IST