Is asphalt pavement a safe driving surface?
Yes! Asphalt pavements can be designed and constructed for maximum skid resistance. Research has shown that asphalt roads tend to be quieter than concrete roads, leading to less driver fatigue. Other safety features of asphalt: • Asphalt is impervious to de-icing salts and chemicals and is unaffected by winter road safety maintenance. • Asphalt pavements can be designed with “open-graded” surfaces that allow water to drain through the surface layer of the pavement, thus reducing splash and tire spray, and increasing tire-road contact during wet weather. For more information, please click here.
