Next-Generation Pavement Technologies for U.S. Freeways: Materials Innovation, Smart Design, and Wireless EV Charging Integration

This paper presents a comprehensive analysis of emerging pavement technologies designed to revolutionize U.S. freeway infrastructure. This paper evaluates three critical innovation areas: advanced materials incorporating recycled and sustainable components, smart pavement systems with embedded sensors and monitoring capabilities, and integrated wireless electric vehicle charging infrastructure. Through comparative analysis of field trials across multiple states, This paper identifies optimal combinations of these technologies for various climate zones and traffic patterns. This paper findings indicate that hybrid approaches combining self-healing materials with distributed sensor networks offer the most promising performance metrics for durability and maintenance cost reduction, while strategic deployment of dynamic wireless charging can significantly enhance electric vehicle adoption rates along interstate corridors. This paper propose a phased implementation framework that addresses economic constraints while maximizing infrastructure resilience and sustainability benefits.