Name: ROADLCA2026: 7th Edition of the International Symposium on Life-Cycle Assessment for Pavements and Bridges
Start: 2026-09-30
End: 2026-10-02
Location: Palermo, Italy

About us

The 7th edition of the international symposium on Life-Cycle Assessment for Pavements and Bridges (ROADLCA) is a global forum for scientists, engineers, road authorities and industry professionals. The congress explores strategies to face global and regional challenges on the use of life cycle thinking with a focus on pavements and bridges, while also embracing innovations in railways and airports. The aim is to discuss innovation in sustainability, resilience, and overall decarbonisation of transport infrastructure for design, materials, construction, use, and end-of-life within a climate change context.

Important Dates

Sun, Nov 30, 2025

Abstract registration deadline

Sun, Nov 30, 2025

Submission deadline

Paper Submission

Research Paper Submission Tracks

LCA METHODOLOGIES FOR TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECTS

Advancements in LCA methodologies and tools

Data collection, data selection, uncertainty analysis, and interpretation

Comparative LCA studies for infrastructure project types

MATERIALS, DESIGN, CONSTRUCTION, AND MAINTENANCE TO IMPROVE SUSTAINABILITY

Durability and service life assessments

Maintenance strategies to enhance performance and minimize environmental impacts

Evaluating the environmental impacts of materials and construction

Recycling and reuse of materials in pavements, bridges, and roadways

Carbonation of concrete: science, models, research, and implementation

USE STAGE AND END OF LIFE ANALYSES

Pavement vehicle interaction research and implementation

Radiative forcing: science, research, and strategies

CLIMATE CHANGE AND RESILIENCY

Life cycle thinking in climate change planning

Climate change mitigation

Human thermal comfort: science, research, and strategies

POLICY, STANDARDS, AND CERTIFICATION

Integration of LCA into regulatory frameworks and industry standards

Policy schemes for sustainable pavements, bridges, and roadways

Integrating LCA into design and decision-making processes

Prioritization of strategies for implementation

CASE STUDIES AND BEST PRACTICES

Successful LCA applications for pavement and bridge projectss

Lessons learned and best practices from sustainable infrastructure initiatives

Lessons learned and best practices for clean procurement

Collaborative approaches for knowledge transfer and capacity building

SOCIAL ASPECTS AND WORK FORCE OF THE FUTURE FOR PAVEMENT AND BRIDGE SUSTAINABILITY

Call for Papers Description

The submission and review of abstracts and papers for ROADLCA2026 will be managed through the EasyChair online conference paper management system. This system allows authors complete control over their submission, tracking status, and uploading draft papers upon acceptance.