Clayton and Fayette counties and the city of Volga are repaving roads utilizing soy technology that enhances long-term performance. 

Two northeast Iowa counties are repaving asphalt roadways using an innovative material derived from soybean oil — creating new markets for Iowa crops while cutting construction costs and improving road durability.

The Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa (APAI) held an open house in Elkader Oct. 8 to showcase rural road reconstruction projects in Clayton and Fayette counties and the city of Volga.

Funded by a $4 million Housing and Urban Development (HUD) grant, the projects highlight the use of soy-based technologies.

In partnership with the Iowa Soybean Association, Iowa State University, SoyLei Innovations, the United Soybean Board, River City Paving and the Iowa Department of Transportation, the road projects use a soy-based...