View Larger Image 3-million-pound vehicles take a toll on nation’s roads Nevada Today by the University of Nevada, Reno » At the request of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), the University of Nevada, Reno has conducted experiments to determine the effects that heavy vehicles, weighing up to 6 million pounds, have on flexible pavement. The results of the study will assist transportation agencies with development of policies and fee structures that may help cover the cost of maintaining and repairing the nation’s highways. By Michelle|2017-06-30T10:36:26-08:00June 8, 2016|Nevada, Roads|Comments Off on 3-million-pound vehicles take a toll on nation’s roads Share This Story, Choose Your Platform! FacebookTwitterRedditLinkedInWhatsAppTelegramTumblrPinterestVkXingEmail About the Author: Michelle Related Posts With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options Gallery With 100 People Per Day Dying in Crashes, Lawmakers Weigh Road Safety Options The Boring Company: What 8 Cities Really Think of Elon Musk’s Tunnel Vision Gallery The Boring Company: What 8 Cities Really Think of Elon Musk’s Tunnel Vision Trump Fiscal 2020 Budget Request Prioritizes Infrastructure Grants Gallery Trump Fiscal 2020 Budget Request Prioritizes Infrastructure Grants ‘Fix the Damn Roads’: States Step In After Trump’s Plans Stall ‘Fix the Damn Roads’: States Step In After Trump’s Plans Stall