Why Japan Punch Holes in New Roads

Japan’s roads aren’t really being damaged when workers punch holes into fresh concrete—it’s actually smart engineering. The holes are part of a permeable road system designed to let rainwater flow directly into the ground instead of pooling on the surface. Plastic panels with cone caps are placed before pouring concrete, then once it hardens, the caps are broken open and the holes are widened. Finally, they’re filled with gravel or plants, creating natural drainage. The result: no puddles, no runoff, and roads strong enough to handle even heavy trucks. Credits: MKPROJECT-DOBOKU - YouTube #jaidmeel #inventions #technology Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statutes that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational, or personal use tips the balance in favor of fair use.