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May 24, 2020St. Joseph, Mo. |  By: Lily Lopez

MoDOT using chip seals on roads to save money


ST. JOSEPH, Mo. - The Missouri Department of Transportation is currently using chip seal on Missouri roads. The process involves spraying a heated film on asphalt.

MoDOT engineer Jennifer Sardigal told KXCV/KRNW that chip seal helps roadways hold up longer at a lower cost compared to a conventional asphalt overlay.

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Sardigal says that chips seals are done almost every year depending on the condition of the roads and budget available.