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Russia: Moscow authorities considering construction of roads from concrete

The Moscow authorities are considering the use of concrete for road construction. It is claimed that concrete is supposed to be more durable than asphalt; heats up less and does not crack and slip if it contains polymer additives (polymer concrete). However, it is also claimed that concrete pavement can produce more noise and their construction costs more.
December 8, 2014 Read time: 1 min

The Moscow authorities are considering the use of concrete for road construction.

It is claimed that concrete is supposed to be more durable than asphalt; heats up less and does not crack and slip if it contains polymer additives (polymer concrete).

However, it is also claimed that concrete pavement can produce more noise and their construction costs more.

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