The vast highway system of the United States of America, a vital component of its economic well being, is steadily deteriorating despite best efforts to keep up with ever present reconstruction needs. In response, efforts should be made to dedicate a significant fraction of the nation's highway expenditures to "preserving" highway pavements. This redirection must be done to restore a sustainable balance in the resources needed for maintaining the highway system at a high level of service, and reduce the need for and frequency of reconstruction and heavy rehabilitation. Click Here for More Information.