Earth’s climate has changed. Therefore, in recent years, countries across the world experience so many days of very high temperatures and other abnormalities. High temperatures deteriorate asphalt road performance and we then see so much cracking and potholes on roads. We need to adapt pavement design and road material specifications based on new climate conditions. Canada is no exception.

Dr Kamal Hossain was on CBC Radio commenting on Saskatchewan road conditions…

  • CBC link:

https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1416-good-question-saskatchewan/episode/16059844-why-are-potholes-so-bad-here

  • Audio clip:

https://mediaspace.carleton.ca/media/Why+are+Potholes+so+Bad+in+Saskatchewan/1_4s2amr8j

It is from 13:40 to 15:40