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Brazil's asphalt is the second worst in the world, according to an international study. Lack of maintenance, investments and planning are the main causes.
A recent study carried out by the CupomVálido portal in partnership with the OECD and the British portal Compare The Market revealed that Brazilian asphalt is considered the second worst in the world, second only to Russia. Contrary to the idea that the problem lies in the material used, some experts highlight the lack of maintenance and investment as the main causes of the poor quality of national asphalt. The solution pointed out by the researchers lies in public policies that guarantee investments in infrastructure. Only in this way can Brazil's roads improve in the future.
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Brazil's asphalt is second only to Russia on the list of the worst in the world
The lack of infrastructure and the poor quality of asphalt on Brazilian roads is becoming highlighted around the world.
A recent study, carried out by the CupomVálido portal in partnership with the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) and the British portal Compare The Market, stated that Brazil's asphalt is considered the second worst in the world, behind only Russia.
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Although many drivers believe that the problem is the material used, some experts claim that the poor quality of Brazilian asphalt is not linked to the raw material itself.
The superintendent of the Brazilian Association of Asphalt Distribution Companies (Abeda), Diego Ciufici, explains that wear and tear and lack of maintenance are the main causes of poor quality.
Furthermore, Brazil still faces a major challenge due to the high demand for asphalt. With 75% of national production being transported by highways, the country finds it difficult to maintain quality due to the saturation of the road network.
Lack of adequate investment also worsens the situation, resulting in highly worn-out roads.
Problems on Brazil's roads go beyond product manufacturing
Asphalt, although essential in paving, is only part of the process on Brazilian highways, and is also just one of the causes of the terrible national infrastructure.
According to Ciufici, asphalt acts as a binder, being a small portion of the materials used.
Furthermore, professor Kamilla Vasconcelos Savasini, from the Paving Technology Laboratory at the USP Polytechnic School, highlights that structural problems, such as holes, can arise from design flaws, such as the lack of forecasts for adverse weather conditions.
Savasini highlights that the material used in manufacturing continues to be the subject of constant research for improvements.
However, the biggest challenge is the correct implementation of these sustainable techniques on pavements and the lack of investments for this.
Therefore, the key to better quality asphalt lies in public policies that guarantee investments in infrastructure.
Ciufici highlights the importance of planning, investment allocation and execution of plans, going beyond palliative measures.
In response to the scenario, the National Department of Transport Infrastructure says it regularly monitors roads. Drivers across Brazil can only wait for investments in quality and infrastructure.
Source: Olhar Digital
