As climate change damages streets and highways, the road ahead may be expensive

NPR News Tuesday 07 July 2026, 09:00 UTC By Scott Neuman 1 min read

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Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?(Image credit: Mark Felix)

Heat waves are becoming more common and intense as a result of climate change — and roads are suffering as a result. Are the nation's roads up to meeting the challenge of a warmer, wetter future?

(Image credit: Mark Felix)

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