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Spain’s Porous Road with Steel Slag Holds Up After Three Years

Spain’s Porous Road with Steel Slag Holds Up After Three Years

Spain’s 2021 trial of porous asphalt incorporating steelmaking slag has shown no visible surface damage after three years. Skid resistance readings remained above 70, underscoring performance and potential sustainability benefits for road building.

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In 2021, Spain tested steelmaking slag in a porous road; after 3 years, the surface had no visible damage and its grip reading stayed above 70