The only way to protect the asphalt is to take heavy trucks off the roads
Heavy trucks are causing significant damage to Iceland's roadways, prompting calls for their removal from roads to protect asphalt.
Should asphalt roads be converted to gravel roads? Interview with a ministry representative forced Yle to close comments
An interview with Mika Niemelä from Finland's Ministry of Finance sparked public outrage over proposed changes to road maintenance, suggesting converting some asphalt roads back to gravel due to high maintenance costs.
A Radical Asphalt Idea from a Civil Servant for Remote Areas – A Member of Parliament Nearly Lost His Composure
A proposal to convert some asphalt roads in remote areas of Finland to gravel roads for budgetary reasons has sparked significant backlash among lawmakers.
Budget Chief's Cutting Proposals Shot Down at Eastern Finnish Parking Lot: "Let's Take Billions from Railways"
Finnish budget director Mika Niemelä suggests savings by converting rural asphalt roads to gravel, which could negatively impact Eastern Finland, prompting locals to advocate for cuts from railway budget instead.
Asphalt in Campo Grande: see the 28 neighborhoods that should receive pavement
A federal project is set to pave roads in 28 neighborhoods of Campo Grande, with significant funding from the government and local municipality.
Cracks and Potholes Intensifying on Certain Streets in Jēkabpils
In Jēkabpils, cracks and potholes are increasingly forming on certain roads, especially due to changing weather conditions and aging asphalt.
Asphalt Transforms the Lives of Producers and Merchants in the Rural Area of Boa Vista
A R$ 27 million investment has paved 30 km of asphalt roads in the Bom Intento region, enhancing mobility for local producers and merchants in Boa Vista.
'Asphalt Tarcisio' accumulates delays, defeats at the TCE and low investment in roads
Tarcísio de Freitas, the governor of São Paulo known as 'Asphalt Tarcisio', faces significant challenges in road infrastructure with delays and low investment levels ahead of the upcoming elections.
Potholes: the mistake is paving in winter
The article discusses the troubling state of city roads, particularly the issue of potholes and the dangers they pose to drivers, especially after 25 years of neglect.
My slalom on a bike through the broken roads filled with deep potholes and crumbling asphalt
The article describes a personal experience cycling through the pothole-ridden streets of Milan, highlighting the city's poor road conditions.
From "rotten" to "excellent for asphalt roads": when Donald Trump radically changed his mind about Venezuelan oil
In 2023, during a Republican convention in North Carolina, Donald Trump praised Venezuelan oil for its quality, a stark contrast to his previous criticism.