Received 08.08.2025
Revised 16.11.2025
Accepted 15.12.2025
Retrieved from Iss. 118, P. 2, 2025
Pages 37 -46
Abstract
An analysis of modern approaches to improving the durability of highways in conditions where major repairs cannot be carried out has been performed. Traditional and alternative methods of patch and routine repairs are considered, including thin-layer overlays and polymer additives, along with examples of international experience in extending pavement service life. As a practical case, the paper presents the maintenance of the M-13 highway using a polymer additive introduced directly (dry method) into asphalt concrete. The repair technology, results of pavement condition improvement, and economic efficiency are described. Conclusions are drawn regarding the effectiveness, technological advantages, and scalability prospects of such approaches for ensuring pavement durability without major repairs.
Keywords:
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