Why does newly paved asphalt sound so much quieter when driving over it?
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The old surface is most likely being replaced with newly developed [quiet asphalt](http://asphaltmagazine.com/noise-reducing-pavements-get-loud-acclaim-in-us-and-europe-understanding-the-issue/). I remember reading about this a while back: while developing new road surfaces designed to drain water faster to prevent puddles/hydroplaning, they accidentally developed a quieter road surface. As someone who lives close to a freeway, this is pretty awesome. In other news, there’s an asphalt magazine.
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