Why is it so expensive and is there an alternative out there that won’t break so easily especially in the winter? My state is spending like a billion dollars a year on roads that they’ll probably have to fix in 5 years, it really seems like a huge waste of money.
Good Public transportation would fix a lot of these costs I know but what other road materials/solutions are out there?
Thank you for the answers and for putting up with my follow up questions. I’m learning a lot!
If the asphalt is made and installed correctly, it should last for about 25 years. It is constantly driven over and always in the elements, so that’s a pretty good lifespan. There are things that could last longer, but they’re either too expensive (like concrete) or not as good to drive on (like gravel).