In 1980, New Jersey reused 14,000 tons of milled U.S. 1 asphalt for U.S. 130 shoulders, saving $50,346 and 12,753 tons of virgin stone

New Jersey's engineering team successfully transformed milled road surfaces into functional highway shoulders, achieving significant savings and protecting precious stone aggregate resources. The project fully utilized current plant equipment, sharply reducing energy use. Importantly, the recycled asphalt fulfilled all performance criteria, underscoring the effectiveness of reusing materials before they are discarded, setting a key example for future road development projects.

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