13 min
Episode 4: Asphalt leading ‘roadrunner’ of Illinois The Drive Forward Podcast
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Chances are if you’re cruising down an Illinois highway, you’re riding on hot-mix asphalt. That pavement not only provides a smooth, quiet ride, but it’s also a huge taxpayer dollar saver. Join guest Kevin Burke, Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association’s executive vice president, as he peers into the future of asphalt, sharing possible use of recycled materials, like plastic, to enhance pavement and drive costs down. He shares IAPA’s commitment to its highway contractors as well as investing in university students who will become the next generation of industry leaders.
Chances are if you’re cruising down an Illinois highway, you’re riding on hot-mix asphalt. That pavement not only provides a smooth, quiet ride, but it’s also a huge taxpayer dollar saver. Join guest Kevin Burke, Illinois Asphalt Pavement Association’s executive vice president, as he peers into the future of asphalt, sharing possible use of recycled materials, like plastic, to enhance pavement and drive costs down. He shares IAPA’s commitment to its highway contractors as well as investing in university students who will become the next generation of industry leaders.
13 min