Keralam Hesitates on Wider White-Topped Road Use
Keralam's Public Works Department is cautious about using white-topped roads more widely, even though the technology has proven durable. The main concern is the high initial cost of building them. The roads offer benefits in urban areas that face heavy rain, strong summer heat and traffic jams.
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Context: White-topped roads use a concrete surface instead of black bitumen, which tends to last longer but costs more upfront. Cities often weigh long-term savings against the initial bill when choosing road materials.
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