A large capital investment is required for road construction and maintenance projects. Hence, in order to develop a quality road, one must prioritize road maintenance. If there is good operation and maintenance of roads over time using proper and adequate techniques, its remaining service life will automatically increase.
Operation and Maintenance of the roads is to preserve and keep the structure of the road intact. But in order to perform systematic maintenance of roads we need to understand the various factors that affect the quality of roads.
Here are the top 3 things that affect the condition of roads:
- Weather
Even the heaviest of roads built with quality and muscle will eventually experience wear and tear with bad weather conditions. Heavy continuous rains is the primary reason for deterioration in the quality of roads all around the world.
- Traffic Intensity
Roads like any other electrical products tend to experience depreciation with over and excessive use. Roads are built with different thickness and using different materials keeping in mind the intended use of the road and the intended traffic commuting on such roads. However, a surge in the traffic can cause the roads to devalue sooner than expected.
- Nature of Road
The thickness of the pavement is critical. If adequate thickness is not provided, frequent pavement failure, unevenness, and heavy patches will occur. Lack of quality and standardized planning in the construction of roads is another key reason affecting the condition of roads.
While all these factors affect the quality of roads, the key ingredient to protect these roads from devaluing is timely and effective road maintenance. The implications of a consistent road maintenance schedule are extensive and real, affecting all aspects of society.
Road operation and maintenance are critical to a country’s infrastructure. Well built and maintained roads increase mobility, reduce vehicle running cost, reduce accidents and help in the development of rural areas.It is critical to keep your roads dust-free, stable, and pothole-free for the foreseeable future.
Good roads pave the way to a better future.