Plastic can withstand the same load as the asphalt, but has a lot of advantages.
By the end of 2017 in the Netherlands will be the first plastic of the road.
The concept of plastic road provides for the ability to create custom modules from recycled plastic for road construction. These modules are able to withstand the same load as the asphalt, but have a lot of advantages.
In particular, due to their low weight they are easy to transport, assemble and maintain in proper condition, and the soil much less susceptible to subsidence. Being hollow inside, the modules leave room for a variety of communications: cables, pipes and drainage for waste water. When the module’s life comes to an end, they can be recycled again.
Where exactly will be built and what is the length of the first plastic road remains unknown.
