Self-Healing Roads In India? Here's What Government Is Planning
Potholes pose serious risks and lead to traffic accidents on highways. This is why NHAI is planning to introduce a revolutionary technology.
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Self-Healing Roads In India? Here"s What Government Is PlanningThe National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is expected to introduce a technology that could revolutionise road maintenance in the country. It will lead to creation of 'self-repairing or healing' roads. (Unsplash) -
Self-Healing Roads In India? Here"s What Government Is PlanningIf a gap emerges on the road, the bitumen will spread to cover it and along with steel threads, fill the potholes. NHAI official say it will fix the persistent problem of potholes. (Unsplash) -
Self-Healing Roads In India? Here"s What Government Is PlanningThe government is expected to undertake a cost-benefit analysis of the project before giving a go-ahead. NHAI is confident that the new technology will increase the lifespan of roads and minimise traffic disruption caused by potholes. (Unsplash) -
Self-Healing Roads In India? Here"s What Government Is PlanningBut over long period of time, bitumen deteriorates, leading to erosion of the asphalt and the formation of cracks, which eventually evolve into hazardous potholes. The new technology aims to tackle this degradation. (Unsplash)
