Michigan DOT tests new pavement in Farmington Hills

A section of highway in Farmington Hills, Michigan, is being used to test a new method that may extend the roadway’s lifespan.

The Michigan Department of Transportation is using a cement and water base instead of the traditional crushed stone, according to a CBS report, in order to enhance drainage.

MDOT suggests the new method may add 10 years of life to the road. The test is being carried out on I-695.

Watch the report on CBS News Detroit