Thursday, August 13, 2026
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Could geothermal roads help prevent potholes before they form? New trial aims to find out

The U.K.'s pothole problem could one day be tackled from beneath the road surface as researchers at the University of Surrey launch a pioneering trial that uses heat stored underground to keep roads cooler in summer, warmer in winter and less prone to damage.

Could geothermal roads help prevent potholes before they form? New trial aims to find out
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The U.K.'s pothole problem could one day be tackled from beneath the road surface as researchers at the University of Surrey launch a pioneering trial that uses heat stored underground to keep roads cooler in summer, warmer in winter and less prone to damage.

Originally published at Phys.org

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