tar roads
In India, road transport is very important and the most used feature. India has the second longest road network in the world. It is noteworthy that the United States is at the top. It is also worth noting that the existing roads in India are tarmac roads.
National Highway Authority of India
All these tarmacs are being implemented by the National Highways Authority of India, which was formed in 1988. The Commission is also a functioning Commission under the Department of Road Transport and Highways.
Damaged highways
India has many highways. These are damaged due to various reasons. Due to this damage traffic is affected and accidents also happen. Countless lives have been lost in accidents caused by road damage. Any minor damage to the road eventually turns into a pothole and the repair of the road becomes a huge task. The strategic function of the National Highways Authority is to solve and find a solution.
NHAI is considering an alternative
Repairing and rehabilitating the highways is a huge task for the highways department. Even a small hole requires more time and more manpower to fix it. The National Highways Authority is thinking of an alternative. In that way, the study is currently being carried out regarding the construction of the road so that it can be repaired automatically.
Asphalt tarmac
In that way, if the road is constructed using a material called Asphalt instead of normal asphalt, it is said that the road will repair the damage caused to it by itself. And it is planned to use a mixture of tar mixed gravel called pitman. These materials are lightweight so that they can repair themselves if damaged on the road.
Doubt about Asphalt
However, researchers have doubts about how long this asphalt will last and how much damage it will repair itself. Also, if this road is to be constructed, the costs are also being collected.
Asphalt used in airports
NHAI officials have said that roads will be constructed using this new asphalt. Speaking then, they said, Asphalt is not easily damaged.. This asphalt has been used in highways, pedestrian crossings and airports. And this asphalt will be more stable than normal asphalt roads.
An ongoing study
Researchers have said that the construction of roads using asphalt does not cause any damage to the environment. A study is currently being carried out regarding the construction of national highways using this. The National Highways Authority has informed that if the asphalt roads are found to be excellent in the survey, arrangements will be made soon.
