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Newark airport used coal waste in runways built for jumbo jets: What FHWA found 20 years later

IN · 2026-10-05

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Key takeaway

FHWA evaluation confirms coal fly ash stabilised base under Newark Airport runways performed satisfactorily after 20+ years.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerFHWA evaluation confirms coal fly ash stabilised base under Newark Airport runways performed satisfactorily after 20+ years.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onThe validation supports continued or expanded use of fly ash in pavement bases by construction materials suppliers serving airport and highway infrastructure.
  3. Step 3 · Reaches youThe construction materials sector sees a positive signal for fly ash demand, but the effect is limited to the US market and does not propagate to Indian SME cost drivers or counterparties.

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Source: economictimes.indiatimes.com

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