Michigan roads are so bad at this point, I’m pretty sure most of us would support paving them with almost anything.
Ann Arbor is testing a new type of asphalt made with recycled tires, and honestly, if it means smoother roads and fewer potholes, I’m down.
The city is repaving a couple of streets using rubberized asphalt, which mixes shredded scrap tires into the pavement. Officials say it could make roads quieter, safer in wet weather, and longer lasting than regular asphalt.
The Roads Could Last Longer and Be Quieter
According to MLive, this stuff could extend the life of roads by 30% or more. That’s a pretty big deal in Michigan, where it feels like road crews barely leave before the pavement starts cracking again…