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Photo by Ben Handley on October 18, 2020.

Photo by Ben Handley on October 18, 2020.

Photo by Ben Handley on October 18, 2020.

Photo by Ben Handley on October 18, 2020.

Photo by Ben Handley on October 18, 2020.

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Posted On: October 18th 2020, 12:56 pm

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Road maintenance is one of the most important responsibilities of modern infrastructure, yet neglected streets can deteriorate so badly that they begin revealing layers of history underneath them. Most modern roads are constructed using asphalt, which provides a relatively smooth and durable surface for vehicles. However, constant traffic, temperature changes, moisture and poor drainage can gradually weaken the material, causing cracks, potholes and sections of pavement to collapse. In areas with older infrastructure, roads are sometimes resurfaced multiple times rather than completely reconstructed, leaving previous surfaces buried beneath newer layers. When the asphalt eventually breaks apart, these older materials can become visible again, occasionally revealing construction methods that haven’t been commonly used for generations.

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