Could geothermal roads help prevent potholes before they form? New trial aims to find out

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Aug 13, 2026, 8:20 am71 ptsTrending
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.

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