Autobahn in Crisis: Heat Melts Germany's Roads | Europe News

Germany’s Autobahn is buckling under record-breaking heat, with asphalt melting and concrete warping as temperatures soar past 104°F. The culprit? Bitumen, the heat-sensitive binder in most roads, designed for a climate that no longer exists. Engineers warn current standards, built for decades past, are obsolete—climate models predict heat spikes of 20–40°F beyond design limits. While solutions like reflective quartzite mixes show promise, the real hurdle is policy: turning research into mandatory, widespread construction changes. Experts urge urgent action, likening it to how pollution limits were swiftly adopted, to prevent future road disasters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/bb6b8d76091347f2