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Senate moves to allow broader use of recycled asphalt after technical debate; amendment sets 25% floor, permits up to 60%
Summary
After technical questioning of design standards and testing, the Senate passed a substitute for SB53 on recycled asphalt, replacing mandatory language with an amendment that sets 25% as a baseline and permits up to 60% where specifications are met; DOT witnesses said specifications and stronger testing will be required.
The Senate passed a substitute to Senate Bill 53 on recycled asphalt in highway construction after extended technical testimony from Department of Transportation engineers and an amendment to soften mandatory language.
Senator McMullen introduced SB53 and called DOT engineers Sheldon McConkie and Wade Benson to answer technical questions about allowable recycled-asphalt content and quality control. McConkie said current general specifications typically allow up to 15% recycled asphalt without special design, while carefully designed special projects can average…
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