Why highways alternate materials on the pavement?

595 views

Was on the NJ parkway and was wondering, why it’s not smooth. The roads pavement kept alternating between a smooth asphalt to a rougher substance, probably concrete. Maybe I’m using the wrong term but I’m curious.

In: 46

10 Answers

Anonymous 0 Comments

High pressure concrete is used on areas where a lot of weight is exerted and asphalt warps in the heat under pressure creating ruts in the road. It is also common at red lights and bus stops on highly traveled surface streets.

You are viewing 1 out of 10 answers, click here to view all answers.