US cities boost pothole repairs from 20 to 146 per day with new truck

Several US cities have adopted the Cimline P5, a one-person pothole-filling truck utilizing DuraPatcher technology, to accelerate road repairs and reduce accidents. This truck can fill a pothole in about two minutes by spraying heated asphalt emulsion, allowing roads to reopen quickly. Its efficiency has increased daily pothole repairs from an average of 20 to 146, a sevenfold improvement. Akron, Ohio, has embraced the technology as a permanent solution, with officials noting its durability and longer-lasting repairs compared to traditional methods. The DuraPatcher system operates through a three-step process: clearing debris with high-velocity air, heating and spraying asphalt emulsion on the pothole’s sides and bottom, and applying a dry aggregate cap to prevent material pickup by tires. The truck, built on an Isuzu chassis with advanced engine and transmission components, can carry about 10 tons of patching material per day. It is operated by a single driver using a joystick and digital displays that