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The end of potholes? Scientists invent 'self-healing' asphalt that fixes cracks in under an hour
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dailyrecord.co.ukAnyone who has ever hit a pothole knows the feeling of dread when the wheel hits the crater. The possible damage to your car and the cost of repairing it is a major headache for motorists.
Potholes are formed when roads freeze and thaw repeatedly and these changes in temperature cause cracks to form in the surface, which widen when hit by vehicles.
The UK is more susceptible to these annoying holes because of the climate. The AA says a record £579million was spent in the UK last year repairing vehicles damaged by potholes.
That figure is up from £474million in 2023. But now scientists have found that adding cooking oil to asphalt can prevent them from forming in the first place.
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