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Senate advances recycled-asphalt bill after DOT and industry say higher recycled content is feasible
Summary
A substitute for SB 53 was debated to increase allowable recycled-asphalt content in road projects; UDOT told senators it can accommodate much higher recycled content (up to 60%) with testing, and the measure was advanced with plans for technical review and a revised fiscal note.
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Senate on Jan. 30 moved forward with legislation aimed at increasing the use of recycled asphalt in road construction after an extended floor discussion with industry and Department of Transportation officials.
Senator McMullen, presenting a substitute version of SB 53, said the task force and private contractors recommended raising recycled-content limits to make…
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