Colorado rebuilt part of US 24 by reconditioning its old asphalt in place; the $5.7 million project avoided hauling in more than 40,000 tons of new base

Colorado has made strides in sustainable road maintenance with the successful recycling of old asphalt on US Highway 24. By saving over 40,000 tons of new base material and lessening transportation requirements, this project exemplifies an innovative method. Full depth reclamation allowed the existing pavement to be reused, thus lowering expenses and minimizing traffic delays, indicating a positive shift in highway repair strategies.