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What is the Difference Between Metalled and Unmetalled Roads?

Here we will learn about metalled and unmetalled roads and their differences. Click to know more about such interesting facts.

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S.no	Metalled roads	Unmetalled roads
1.	Metalled roads are made up of successive layers of smaller stones until the road surface is made up of small stones compacted into a hard, long-lasting surface	Unmetalled roads are the most common type of road found in rural areas
2.	Cement concrete or coal tar are used to make these roads	Mud and Gravelare used to make these roads
3.	These are all weathered rocks	These go out of use in the rainy season
4.	Most of the urban roads are metalled roads	Most of the rural roads are generally unmetalled roads