Adani's Hazira Port unveils world's first steel slag road
and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) has inaugurated the world's first
steel slag road
within a port facility at
Hazira Port
. This 1.1-kilometer stretch, connecting the Multi-Purpose Berth (MPB-1) to the coal yard, marks a new global standard in industrial waste for high-performance infrastructure.
The innovative road utilises processed
steel slag
aggregates, a significant by-product of steel manufacturing, showcasing a viable and environmentally conscious method of transforming industrial waste into durable, long-lasting infrastructure.
The project, developed as part of Phase-II of the Bulk & General Cargo Terminal (BGCT) expansion, is a collaborative effort between APSEZ, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - Central Road Research Institute (CSIR-CRRI), and the Union Ministry of Science & Technology.
Adani officials highlighted that the road's flexible pavement design, specifically curated by CSIR-CRRI, not only enhances its load-bearing capacity and longevity but also contributes to reduced construction costs and a diminished environmental footprint. This initiative is a direct alignment with the "Waste to Wealth" mission and underscores APSEZ's unwavering commitment to environmentally responsible port development.
While this marks India's third steel slag road overall, its distinction as the first ever constructed inside a port globally firmly positions India and APSEZ at the forefront of sustainable maritime infrastructure development.
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