AP set to launch pothole-free road project with Danish tech
The govt will introduce the Denmark-based Danish Fibre Road construction method for the two-lane road between Mudigedu and Sanjamala. This project, costing 12.58 crore, will be constructed in the Banaganapalli constituency, represented by R&B minister BC Janardhan Reddy in Nandyal district, on a pilot basis starting Friday.
Engineers from Danish Fibres AS will personally supervise the road construction process using the Danish Asphalt Reinforcing Fiber method between Mudigedu and Sanjamala in the Banaganapalli constituency.
The Danish Asphalt Reinforcing Fiber is a unique, innovative, sustainable, and recyclable technology for reinforcing asphalt roads. It is designed to prevent 100% of potholes on asphalt roads, while also preventing cracks, rutting, and premature failures.
This method extends the longevity of asphalt roads by 50% or more, thereby reducing maintenance costs.
The Danish Asphalt Reinforcing Fiber is a high tensile strength synthetic fiber blend formulated with Aramid and Polyolefin fibers to reinforce asphalt mixes in both new roads and the rehabilitation of existing cracked roads.
Minister Janardhan Reddy stated if the pilot project is successful, the technology will be implemented in all road construction projects across the state. The successful execution of the new technology in Andhra Pradesh will position the state as a pioneer in road construction, setting an example for the rest of the country.
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