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Self-healing roads could end plague of potholes

  • Researchers are developing self-healing asphalt that can mend its own cracks, as reported by teams at Swansea University and King's College London working with scientists from Chile.
  • Laboratory tests showed that a microcrack in the asphalt healed completely in under an hour, according to the research.
  • The Government plans to allocate £500 million to local authorities for pothole repairs in the upcoming year, as stated by the Prime Minister.
  • Dr. Joe Norambuena-Contreras explained that self-healing asphalt could lead to more durable roads and lower maintenance needs, aiming for net-zero road emissions.
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The Times broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, February 3, 2025.
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