Self-healing magic highways to solve pothole problem in India: NHAI forward plan explained

One of the biggest challenges on Indian roads is potholes, especially in rural areas. Well, with the advancement in technology, there has been a huge expansion in highway connectivity across the country, the National Highways Authority of India is exploring the possibility pioneering solution to deal with the problem of holes – self-healing materials road construction.
According to DD News, this innovation will enable autonomous road repair using a up-to-date asphalt mixture. This composite will be a mixture of steel fibers and bitumen. If a gap occurs, bitumen it will expand to fill it, and the steel threads will facilitate fill holes. In addition to the benefits of reducing potholes, this technology can also extend the life of the road and its cutting maintenance costs.

Potholes pose major problems for people driving in India, leading to traffic jams, vehicle damage and sometimes accidents. During the rainy season, the situation worsens as the water weakens the roads. While the idea of ​​using self-healing materials in roads is not up-to-date, it is still being considered on a immense scale in India. NHAI may start doing a little testing on some highways to see if these materials perform well and are worth the price. Having self-healing highways could be really good news for future roads in India.
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