The recent resurfacing of Panorama Trail was done using a process called “cold in-place recycling” to minimize use of energy and materials, lower costs and speed results.

This innovative process mills and recycles pavement right on the spot! As old pavement is scraped from the existing roadway it is immediately mixed with new materials, then reapplied to the road in a single-pass operation. The equipment is essentially a continuous on-site road-making machine.

Cold in-place recycling is beneficial because it improves the road surface without the energy consumption, expense and time typically required to haul materials to and from a job site. Additionally, the construction period is shortened which further lowers costs and minimizes and traffic disruptions. In fact, the Panorama Trail project was completed ahead of schedule.

This same technique was used in 2009 on Liberty Street. The Town of Penfield looks forward to repeating this success with future road rehabilitation projects.

Green Benefits:

Minimizes hauling of excess materials

Old, dry pavement is reused and rejuvenated

Clearances and curb heights remain the same

Process is environmentally friendly

Preserves resources

Energy efficient

Cost effective