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M95Dyesterday at 8:14 PM1 replyview on HN

That's not how potholes form. It depends on wheather, not traffic.


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em-beeyesterday at 9:35 PM

weather, mainly rain, is only responsible for weakening the soil under the pavement, the actual holes are created by traffic. so as long as there is no traffic, holes would not form. especially holes getting larger also depends on traffic.

freezing and thawing can also be an issue, but obviously only in areas where it gets cold enough.