Tag #Pothole Repair

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Self-Healing Asphalt Offers Solution to UK's Pothole Crisis

Scientists have developed self-healing asphalt using AI and biomass, a sustainable solution to Britain's £16 billion pothole crisis, capable of repairing microcracks within an hour; trials show it reduces the need for human intervention and increases road durability.

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Self-Healing Asphalt Offers Solution to Britain's Pothole Crisis

British scientists have created a self-healing asphalt using recycled cooking oil to combat the £14.4 billion annual pothole crisis, potentially saving billions, reducing roadworks, and improving safety after 61 deaths and 1199 serious injuries in the last 7 years due to potholes.

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Self-Healing Asphalt Offers Solution to UK Pothole Crisis

Scientists in the UK and Chile have developed a self-healing asphalt using AI and biomass waste to address the UK's £16bn pothole repair backlog, offering a more sustainable and cost-effective solution to road maintenance.

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Self-Healing Road Surface Reduces Pothole Damage Costs

Scientists created a self-healing bitumen that repairs cracks within an hour, reducing pothole damage costs (UK: £579 million in 2024) and extending road lifespan by 30%; the technology uses plant spores and recycled oils, with machine learning aiding development.

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