California used 662,700 waste tires under I-880 ramp; no issues in 22 years

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What happened

Engineers faced challenges while upgrading a highway interchange in Milpitas due to unstable bay mud.

They opted to use shredded waste tires as lightweight fill to prevent ground settlement.

Key facts

  • Reported by Times of India and published Thu, 24 Sep 2026 13:41:11 UTC.

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