Freshly placed hot mix asphalt has a distinctive smell, related to the petroleum-based binder and the heat involved in the installation process, that is most noticeable during and shortly after placement and diminishes as the asphalt cools and cures. While this smell is generally considered more of a temporary nuisance than a health concern for typical residential and commercial paving projects conducted outdoors, property owners who are particularly sensitive to odors, or who have concerns…