Sustainable Roadwork: Paving a Better Future

Across the country, communities are rethinking how roads are built and rebuilt. With growing attention on environmental impact, long-term performance, and cost-efficiency, sustainable roadwork is more than just a trend. It’s the future. And at the forefront of this evolution are two standout methods: Cold In-Place Recycling (CIR) and Full-Depth Reclamation (FDR).

These advanced processes don’t just fix roads, they redefine how we approach infrastructure by reducing waste, preserving materials, and improving durability.

A New Standard in Road Rehabilitation

Conventional reconstruction methods often require full removal of existing pavement, hauling in new materials, and multiple passes with heavy machinery. CIR and FDR flip that model on its head by working smarter:

• CIR recycles the existing top layers of asphalt right on the roadway, mixes them with stabilizing agents, and repaves all in a single, efficient process.
• FDR takes it even further, reclaiming the full depth of pavement and base, strengthening it with additives like cement or emulsion, and preparing it for a long-lasting new surface.

Both methods eliminate waste, reduce haul distances, and minimize the need for new materials. That’s sustainability in action.

Smarter Roads, Built In-Place

Why tear up and truck out tons of old pavement when the solution is already beneath your feet? CIR and FDR maximize the value of what’s already there. By reusing and improving existing materials, we reduce emissions, fuel use, and landfill burden without compromising quality.

Designed to Last

These methods aren’t just eco-friendly, they’re tough. Roads treated with FDR, for example, often outlast traditional rebuilds thanks to a stabilized base and better resistance to heavy loads. CIR-treated roads maintain smoother surfaces and stronger bonds, helping prevent future damage.

For projects in rural areas or industrial zones, like those supporting renewable energy infrastructure, this added strength is key. These roads need to handle oversized equipment, consistent traffic, and extreme weather. CIR and FDR deliver every time.

The Sustainable Choice for Every Stakeholder

Municipalities benefit from reduced construction timelines and long-term savings. Contractors gain process efficiency and reduced material handling. Residents enjoy quicker turnarounds and safer, smoother streets.

And all of us benefit from lower carbon emissions and smarter use of resources.

The Road Ahead

Sustainability in roadwork isn’t about sacrificing performance. It’s about elevating it. Through innovative processes like Cold In-Place Recycling and Full-Depth Reclamation, we’re not just patching problems, we’re building roads that are cleaner, stronger, and built to last.

At Dunn Company, we’re proud to lead the charge. Because better roads begin with better methods and a better future starts right beneath our wheels.