Asphalt implementation of the Asalem-Khalkhal road by using AkaBit AD modified bitumen

 

The Asalem-Khalkhal road is a spectacular and eye-catching 70 km long road that starts from the city of Asalem in Gilan province and leads to the city of Khalkhal in the south of Ardabil province and between East Azarbaijan and Zanjan provinces. Humidity and fog are constant guests of this road because the Caspian Sea is located next to it.

Since the road from Isalem-Khalkhal is mountainous, it is considered one of the best tourist destinations in summer and its cool and cold weather is stable throughout the year. In the winter season, the road is usually slippery due to excessive rain and snow. For this reason, Islam to Khalkhal road is closed during these seasons. The location of this road in the northern region of the country has affected the special climate of this region; So that it rains in most seasons of the year. The high altitude of the road near Khalkhal makes the air temperature cold even in summer and gives you a different experience. Due to the heavy rainfall in this area, there was a need to use the AkaBit AD modified bitumen provide a high resistance for asphalt against water and moisture penetration.