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An intersection in Kingston upon Hull, 2022. It looked brand new in 2019: :

I've already had the perception that no matter where I look, British roads look poor-quality and depressing. Do they use shitty asphalt and road paint, what is making them weather so fast? Is it the rain the UK is so famous for???

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[-] AstroStelar@hexbear.net 17 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Vehicles have gotten heavier in my country too, but the roads aren't degrading anywhere near this fast.

Someone elsewhere suggested road surfacing companies are basically doing planned obsolescence by cheapening out, so the local government gives them more contracts, while also being unable to pay for better work due to austerity.

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