At one time, replacing an asphalt road with gravel would seem to be a step backwards, but, with modern dust-reduction technology, a gravel road is the best economic option when budgets are tight.
It’s Time to Take Control of Dust From Gravel Roads
As VOCM (a Canadian AM radio station) reports, the provincial government of Newfoundland and Labrador closed down its program to use calcium chloride on gravel roads as a means of dealing with dust. The people of the province gave a heartfelt response, demanding that the government reinstate the operation, especially because of the health risks that are associated with the …
Suppressing Dust on Gravel Roads
After much protest, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador will resume its dust control measures. Is this the start of change on a larger scale?