Asphalt Prices Rough on Alabama Roads

High costs putting many projects on hold.

 

The high cost of asphalt has been having a negative impact on paving projects in Alabama, according to a report in the Montgomery Advertiser (Montgomery, Ala.).

 

The price of asphalt has nearly tripled since last summer, jumping from around $23 per ton to nearly $60, according to the report.

 

The high prices have state and city paving projects either on hold or not going as far as originally intended.

 

The costs have also increased the emphasis on exploring recycling options for city or state projects, according to the report.