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It should be noted that these types of situations are constantly being corrected, so currently no relevant restrictions are mentioned. It is important for drivers to know that the stopping distance is greater in areas where the bitumen has been depleted. Nor should surprise circumstances be ruled out.
Heats up to 50 degrees
Due to the extremely high air temperature, which is not typical for the Lithuanian climate, and exposure to direct sunlight, the road surface in some sections heats up to an extremely high temperature, more than 50 degrees.
As a result, bitumen in asphalt pavement softens due to its properties and can be raised to the surface by additional forces exerted by the wheels of passing vehicles.
There may be cases where the bitumen floats on the surface of the wheels of the punctual vehicle or grooves form in the road. Damage to leached bitumen is clearly visible and recognizable, but it should be noted that its appearance can aggravate traffic conditions.
Drivers are asked to pay attention when they hear “screeching” or notice glare from the road while driving, in which case they should keep a safe distance from other road users in order to have time to assess the situation and stop the vehicle immediately. weather.
The same throughout Lithuania
These road sections can occur throughout Lithuania. This depends on many reasons: the weather situation, the environment around the road, the condition of the road surface and others.
Upon receiving a report of leached bitumen, a state highway maintenance company goes to the problem section and repairs that section (the softened asphalt is spread with fine gravel, which absorbs excess bitumen and increases the adhesion of the vehicle’s wheels to the road surface).
Traffic or speed may be restricted on sections of the road where bitumen is particularly wet. Traffic is restricted only when traffic safety is in jeopardy or the road surface may be damaged, that is, ruts may form.
The heat also damages the concrete surface of the road, which begins to warp and break when the air temperature rises to 25 degrees. Therefore, all those involved in the sections of the A14 Vilnius – Utena road with concrete pavement, of state importance, are asked to be very careful, and when they see the raised concrete slabs, inform the Information Department of LAKD traffic by phone 8 5232 9600.
Those planning to travel are encouraged to visit the website www.eismoinfo.lt, which provides the latest information on the state and traffic conditions of state highways, ongoing construction and traffic restrictions.
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