Melbourne’s Western Roads Upgrade will be the first to benefit from a new asphalt blend to make journeys smoother for longer
Ventia, the contractor tasked with delivering maintenance on Melbourne’s Western Roads Upgrade for the Netflow consortium, has used an asphalt blend which incorporates 15 per cent Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement (RAP), for the first time on Victorian roads.
The per cent reclaimed material used in the asphalt has come from recycled road surfaces and is designed to handle heavy vehicle traffic on highways and in industrial areas.
The Victorian government says the Enrobés à Module Elevé Class 2 (EME2) blend is better for drivers and the environment.
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This maintenance will make sure road repairs are durable and decrease the reliance on brand new road materials and divert the amount of waste sent to landfill, the state government adds.
“The successful use of EME2 asphalt demonstrates how innovation and collaboration can reduce environmental impact while maintaining the durability and performance required of our road networks,” Ventia group executive transport Damian Pedreschi says.
“This milestone shows what’s possible when industry works closely with government to set new standards for sustainable infrastructure delivery.”