The Lifecycle of a Pothole: From Crack to Crisis
India’s roads span over 6.3 million kilometres and are among the world’s largest and busiest, yet they are seriously burdened by maintenance issues, particularly potholes. If road construction is done correctly and with high-quality bitumen materials, an overnight pothole is nearly impossible. And in India, where roads are meant to withstand heavy traffic and extreme […]
Highway vs. Local Roads: Why Quality Should Be The Same Everywhere
Highways are often seen as the gold standard of road infrastructure, sleek stretches, wide lanes, smooth and slick asphalt, and consistent speed. In contrast, local roads are frequently narrower, patchier, and less forgiving. But should that be the case? There is an accepted perception that only highways deserve high construction standards, whereas local roads can […]