Copyright © 2026 Authors retain the copyright of this article. This article is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

@article{198697,
        author = {Bathina Vinod Babu and B. Kusuma and G Teja Krishna and K. Alekhya and V. Bhargav Kalyan},
        title = {DESIGN OF FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT BY USING WASTE PLASTIC},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {11},
        pages = {11695-11699},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=198697},
        abstract = {Plastic waste is a major component of solid waste and is abundantly available, often disposed of without proper treatment. The rapid increase in municipal plastic waste, especially in urban areas, affects environmental cleanliness and landscape beauty. Research has shown that waste plastic can be effectively used as a binder modifier in bitumen mixes for flexible pavements. This method improves resistance to high temperatures, minimizes cracking, reduces rainwater infiltration, and helps prevent pothole formation. Plastic roads also show better crushing strength, abrasion resistance, and lower water seepage. Such roads are especially suitable for India’s hot and humid climate, where high temperatures and heavy rains often damage conventional pavements. Bituminous Concrete (BC), commonly used in road surfacing, airports, and parking areas, consists of bitumen and mineral aggregates compacted in layers. With increasing traffic loads and temperature variations, there is a need for improved pavement materials that are both strong and economical. Using waste polyethylene in road construction offers a practical solution while reducing environmental pollution caused by non-biodegradable plastic waste.},
        keywords = {Plastic waste, Solid waste management, Municipal waste, Bitumen mix, Flexible pavements, Plastic roads, High temperature resistance, Crack prevention, Rainwater infiltration, Pothole reduction, Abrasion resistance, Water seepage, Bituminous Concrete, Road surfacing, Waste polyethylene, Sustainable construction, Pavement improvement, Environmental pollution, non-biodegradable waste, Eco-friendly roads},
        month = {April},
        }