03/06/2026
Can traditional materials inspire new solutions for winter road maintenance?
In Routes/Roads, Road Heating Using Paper Made by Traditional Japanese Papermaking Techniques presents an innovative approach developed in Japan to improve winter service operations and reduce the impacts of snow and ice on road networks.
This PIARC Prize-winning article explores how traditional Japanese papermaking techniques were combined with modern engineering to develop a road heating system designed to improve safety, reduce traffic disruptions and lower operational costs during winter conditions.
Read the full article in Routes/Roads: http://t.ly/KXGYd