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Drivers the world over may soon respite from potholes and cracks in the road. Scientists from the universities of Bath, Cambridge and Cardiff have up with a novel and innovative solution to gaps and holes in roads and highways. They have a bacteria-filled concrete to cracks in a road from becoming larger. The concrete is full of bacteria that when water into a crack. The bacteria open and inject limestone into the crack, thus filling and repairing it to more serious damage. The scientists their discovery could considerably increase the lifespan of roads, reduce repairs, and lower roadwork costs by up to 50 per cent.

The new concrete could good news for the environment. Scientists estimate that over seven per cent of the world's CO2 emissions come from the production of cement. If less cement is to repair roads, there will be fewer pollutants the atmosphere. Another benefit of the new cement is a reduction in accidents, injuries and deaths that from potholes. Thousands of motorists and pedestrians worldwide are because drivers to avoid holes in roads. There also good news for local governments. In Britain alone, at least 40,000 drivers a year compensation for damages to their car by potholes. The concrete could be to use in the next 20 years.

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