Get the latest tech news
How bacteria and self-healing roads could soon fix the UK’s 750,000 potholes
Climate change is playing havoc with the UK’s road network. Now is the time to invest in innovative solutions.
From melting tarmac during intense heatwaves to the proliferation of potholes due to repeated freeze-thaw cycles, the challenges facing the UK road infrastructure are growing in both scale and complexity. The freeze-thaw cycle, where water within the road freezes, expands, and subsequently thaws, further weakens the surface, eventually leading to the formation of potholes. For example, self-healing asphalt, a ground-breaking material infused with steel fibres and epoxy capsules can repair small cracks and prevent water infiltration.
Or read this on r/tech
