Driving on an old concrete highway

2,192 views · Published 23 September 2012 · 5:57 · Indexed 30 October 2026

Channel: Tyler's Neighborhood Garage · 2012 · Autos & Vehicles

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At least around here these are very rare now. They used to be common everywhere, but obviously concrete lasts too long and the asphalt companies and politicians trying to get money for their home districts don't like that.

Originally the entire stretch of US 231 between Arab, Al and Huntsville was just like this.Around 1962 the highway was 4-laned and bypassed downtown Arab and this short stretch you see here.

This portion is likely 55-60 years old and you can that it's only had minor repairs done.

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