- Topic Submission
- Discussion & Evaluation
- Development
- Project
Maintenance & Preservation
Materials
Traffic Safety
Is this related to or a continuation of a previous Iowa DOT research project?
No
Does this idea include matching funds?
Yes
Amount of Matching Funds
$ 50,000
Source of Matching Funds
ND Corn Utilization Council
Anticipated Benefits
The proposed product will significantly lower the fugitive dust on gravel roads without deteriorating the fertility of the soil or the quality of groundwater. Reduced fugitive dust will prolong the life of gravel roads, improve road visibility contributing to safety on gravel roads. Furthermore, the proposed product is inexpensive when compared to the traditional chloride-based dust suppressants.
Focus Area
Safety / Sustainability / Technology
BP
With rock costs increasing at some point a cost savings can occurr by stabilizing the base and reducing the rock costs.
Research Program
IHRB
Project Number
TR-813
Contracted Agency
Arizona State University
Project Champion
Principal Investigator
Funding Program
Iowa Highway Research Board
Project Funding
$99,482
Project Funding Including External Sources
$99,482
Project Start Date
06/01/2023
Current Project End Date
06/30/2025
Project Champion
Project Manager
Delivering targeted solutions for Iowa's transportation future.
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