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Originally Posted by antiq
There are better materials that don't get potholes,but they are NOT cheaper. Isn't our government wonderful? Contracts awarded to the lowest bidder!
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think about that the next time you drive over a bridge
And you are right, there are better materials. however most people dont know that the DOT is funded entirely by the gas tax. If the materials were switched to something less cost efficient, then state taxes would hike up to fund transportation.