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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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[-] enkifish@hexbear.net 17 points 1 month ago

Does temperature in the winter hover around freezing or see-saw between below and above freezing? The freeze-thaw cycle absolutely wrecks roads. Does the UK heavily salt their roads in the winter?

[-] Awoo@hexbear.net 10 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

See saw. Sub zero nights and 10degree days.

Salting only occurs when snow is anticipated, and only occurs on main roads not side streets.

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