Municipalities in the midst of summer paving programs across the region are feeling the impact of the rise in asphalt prices. “It is definitely putting a strain on our budget, what we are able to do ...

Both asphalt and concrete advocates expect increases in paving activity overall, and both note that asphalt prices haven't gone down in conjunction with oil prices as quickly as in the past. While ...

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All eyes are on asphalt prices this summer as highway and paving contractors vie for dwindling opportunities amid rising materials costs. Indexes for May, which show an overall upward trend for paving ...

Rising asphalt prices are forcing some municipalities to change course on street paving plans. Jermyn Borough budgeted $250,000 for paving and expects to cover four streets, Mayor John Mark said. The ...

The longstanding rivalry between concrete and asphalt suppliers is spilling over into the streets of Minneapolis. Specifically, it’s affecting the $37 million Marquette and Second Avenue South (MARQ2) ...

Until recently, asphalt enjoyed a lower "initial bid" and, according to some, a "life cycle" paving cost advantage compared to concrete. Even though since 2005 liquid asphalt prices have increased ...

At more than $7.5 million, the massive project to repave a nearly 12-mile section of I-495 that runs from Southborough to Milford won't come cheap. Like hundreds of others throughout the state, that ...

MILWAUKEE – The town of Maplehurst in Taylor County just awarded a 1-mile road paving contract for $107,165. Five years ago, that same project on Putnam Drive would have cost the town about $34,000, ...

While both asphalt and concrete driveways offer a durable surface, each has its own benefits, characteristics, aesthetics, maintenance requirements, and price. When deciding on which type of material ...