Nearly every driver loves to hate on roads for one reason or another, whether it’s over traffic problems or potholes. One Dutch company has a solution for at least one of those problems.
VolkerWessels, working with the city of Rotterdam, proposed a type of road made out of plastic. The idea seems novel – plastic surfaces effectively eliminate costly asphalt maintenance and repairs, while hollow cavities beneath allow space for pipes and wires.
VolkerWessels’ unique idea is to have roads made out of plastic.
Handout, VolkerWessels
For now, VolkerWessels’ idea is exactly that – an idea. Gizmodo says it’s not exactly feasible just yet as prototypes have yet to be developed and tested, though the benefits seem to outweigh asphalt by a long shot, especially when it comes to adding and removing roadways.
In theory, VolkerWessels’ idea should make installation and maintenance a breeze compared to asphalt, but a prototype has yet to be tested according to Gizmodo.
VolkerWessels’ unique idea is to have roads made out of plastic.
Handout, VolkerWessels
