The document discusses Kentucky's asphalt pavement industry, noting that it produces over 250 million tons of asphalt for transportation projects using local aggregates. It supports over 1,700 employees during peak season, with over $125 million in annual payroll and $300 million invested in plants and equipment. Various techniques like warm mix, night paving, and recycling are used to build long-lasting roads while minimizing community impacts.

1. The Economic Impact of Kentucky’s
Asphalt Pavement Industry
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2. Kentucky’s Roads are Built with Aggregate from Local Quarries
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3. PAIKY Members Build Long Life Asphalt Pavements
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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has
Earned 4 Perpetual Pavement Awards

4. Night Time Asphalt Paving
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Work can be Performed Overnight
without Inconveniencing Commuters

5. Over 250 Million Tons
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Asphalt Produced for Kentucky
Transportation Cabinet Since 1938

6. Over 2 Million Tons
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Warm Mix Asphalt Produced Annually

7. Approximately 1 Million Tons
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Recycled Asphalt Pavement Each Year

8. Over $125 Million Dollars
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Annual Payroll for
Employees & Truck Drivers

9. Over $325 Million Dollars
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Annual Expenditures on Raw Materials

10. Over $300 Million Dollars
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Investment in Asphalt Plants
and Related Equipment

11. 1,300 Jobs
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Hired Truckers Supporting
the Asphalt Paving Industry

12. Over 1,700 Employees
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During Peak Construction Season

13. Producer Members of the
Plantmix Asphalt Industry of Kentucky
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