14:06 1 August 2025
Poland Leads in Road Quality. Recycled Tires Offer Untapped Potential
Poland is emerging as a global leader in road quality thanks to innovative technologies using recycled tires. Engineers are incorporating Rubber-Modified Asphalt (RMA) to build roads that are more durable, quieter, and offer better grip, while also reducing the carbon footprint. Each year, Poland could produce up to 250 km of advanced roads using 100,000 discarded tires.
Despite the proven benefits, poor tire collection systems and a lack of legal regulations limit progress. Many used tires still end up in forests or illegal landfills.
Polish RMA technology is already gaining traction abroad – in India, China, and the Americas. Domestically, it's used on stretches of major roads like Kraków’s Nowohucka Route and the S-7 and A-2 expressways.
Experts say Poland has the full potential to make RMA a standard – if recycling rates improve and grey market issues are tackled. As demand for sustainable infrastructure rises, Poland’s road-building innovations may set a global benchmark.
(Newseria)
