Plastic used in flexible pavements: Retrospects and prospects

Bituminous mixes are most commonly used for road pavements. With the increase in traffic volume, the bituminous road pavements are expected to give more strength. The bituminous pavements give satisfactory strength if designed properly. The use of waste polyethylene for road construction as a replacement of limited percentage of asphalt can increase the strength of the flexible pavement and it will also be beneficial for the environment. polyethylene has stronger binding properties than can be used in flexible pavement up to a limited percentage.