For the everyday commuter, the road ahead just got a bit shinier—because two big names in chemicals and road construction are teaming up to lower the heat that goes into new pavements.
Addipave CR 36 is a cross‑linking additive that plugs tiny gaps in polymer‑modified bitumen, making the mix more uniform and safer to handle. It’s a tweak that can help reduce the energy spent heating the mix, which in turn trims the carbon footprint of a road project.
India’s standard asphalt plants usually crank out mixes at about 270 °C. The warm‑mix Addipave WM 23 can push that down toward the 240 °C range—an improvement that keeps the road’s structural integrity while shaving off heat.
The Ministry of Road Transport is pushing for a 10 % cut in construction emissions by 2030, and lower‑temperature mixes are a quick win. HINCOL’s existing plants in Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai will run the joint trials, giving real‑world data that could influence national policy.
The first set of lab tests is slated for Q3 2026, with commercial‑scale trials to follow in 2027. Once proven, the technology could roll out across major highways by 2028, and drivers should start noticing roads that stay smooth longer and cost less to build by 2029.