Road Subgrade Insulation

pageuses It has been shown that a subgrade layer of TDA can help mitigate the depth of frost penetration and associated effects that contribute to frost heave.  This application has been demonstrated in Delaware County, New York since 2001 and in several other states as well.  Although there is currently no national database of TDA road subgrade projects, additional information on successful applications is available through the Rubber Manufacturers’ Association.  The NYS TDA Program will continue to work with partner organizations and others on this beneficial application.  

New York State Projects
 Project  Location  Year # Tires  Description
 Delaware County  CR-20 near Broome County border  2001  499,000  Insulating road base layer to help solve frost-heave problem on County road