Kansas City taking innovative approach to road improvement program [Video]

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – An effort to turn waste materials into durable infrastructure is coming to Kansas City, Missouri.

The City of Kansas City announced plans to work toward sustainability and innovation in its new “Trash to Roads” Pilot Program, shared Wednesday in collaboration with the University of Missouri, LiveGreenUSA and JM Fahey Construction.

As part of the pilot program, small parts of select neighborhood roads will be repaved using materials derived from recycled waste like tires and plastics.

“The goal is to explore new technologies that not only divert waste from landfills but also create longer-lasting roads that reduce maintenance costs and strengthen the resilience of supply chains,” the city said in a release.

Three different asphalt mixes will be tested in the program. Each of the three mixes will contain a 0.5% additive of either recycled tires, plastics or a combination of both. Kansas City officials said …