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.
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All I know is that old material that was a light tan color with the grooves in it was super sturdy and that stuff would last decades. I’m pretty sure it was much more expensive and now they’re using this cheaper asphalt that’s much more prone to giant potholes. “They don’t make ‘em like they used to”.
Edit: Yep, did some research and looks like it’s called rigid pavement. Says the maintenance costs are much lower and it’s much more durable but it’s super expensive to initially install.
I think this is your answer. Cheapskate government trying to save a few bucks so in a lot of areas you’ll see regular asphalt pavement when they have to re-do sections of highways and interstates and the old rigid pavement in the areas that haven’t been redone yet.
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