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June 21, 2018
 
 

Asphalt FACT #4

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COST EFFECTIVENESS
 
Studies have shown that on average, over a 40-year period, asphalt pavements are more economical than concrete pavements.

Using information from Kansas DOT's databases, researchers from the University of Kansas found that rural interstates constructed of concrete cost three times as much to construct and maintain as similar asphalt interstates.  

 

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