Are concrete roads the solution to our pothole problem?

A member of the American Concrete Pavement Association has driven the length of New Zealand.

He's highlighting the opportunity for concrete pavements as opposed to asphalt. 

Senior Technical Services Director Eric Ferrebee told Mike Hosking that concrete roads are a long-term solution that reduce the need for maintenance and rehabilitation.

He says the concrete roads are commonly used in the United States, and can get up to 50 years of use.

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Are concrete roads the solution to our pothole problem? 
A member of the American Concrete Pavement Association has driven the length of New Zealand. 
He's highlighting the opportunity for concrete pavements as opposed to asphalt.  
Senior Technical Services Director Eric Ferrebee told Mike Hosking that concrete roads are a long-term solution that reduce the need for maintenance and rehabilitation. 
He says the concrete roads are commonly used in the United States, and can get up to 50 years of use. 
LISTEN ABOVE

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