Pot holes

Seem to be everywhere, really massive things, I think my car has suffered damage to the suspension from normal driving because they're often unavoidable.

I don't think filling them in is enough anymore, I think whole sections of roads need entirely relaying, so many roads have so many small repairs which have failed leaving massive ruts and gouges.

I know relaying roads will be massively expensive and holes need to be filled now, I think with the state of local council finances there should be more money from central government for major repairs. I know the government are strapped for cash too and have so many competing claims on the money they do have, but something needs to be done.

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  • I don't think filling them in is enough anymore, I think whole sections of roads need entirely relaying, so many roads have so many small repairs which have failed leaving massive ruts and gouges.

    Exactly. They leave a hillock around the edge which gets chipped, water gets in and bingo, back to square one. There must be better, scientifically tested for longevity, versions of tarmac, with all the modern glues. Surely some University ought to be doing research on this?

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  • I don't think filling them in is enough anymore, I think whole sections of roads need entirely relaying, so many roads have so many small repairs which have failed leaving massive ruts and gouges.

    Exactly. They leave a hillock around the edge which gets chipped, water gets in and bingo, back to square one. There must be better, scientifically tested for longevity, versions of tarmac, with all the modern glues. Surely some University ought to be doing research on this?

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