1) There are fewer drivers than ever on the roads. 

It's easier than ever to access roads and parking lots. Since COVID-19 began taking hold in March, most metro areas in America showed a traffic decline of 53%. With the number of drivers on the roads nearly cut in half, asphalt repair professionals can complete their jobs more efficiently and with fewer interruptions.

While traffic levels have begun to rise as America reopens, they are still significantly lighter than in previous years. Additionally, many employees hope to continue working from home even after the pandemic is under control. This is welcome news for the many paving contractors in the United States.

2) Outdoor working conditions are safer than usual.

"As the COVID-19 pandemic led people to hunker down at home, outdoor air quality improved dramatically in many cities and countries. In the northeastern U.S., for instance, air pollution dropped by 30 percent." - Emily Anthes, Scientific American


Exposure to air pollution is a common risk faced by contractors and road repair professionals. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, outdoor air quality has significantly improved due to travel restrictions and business shutdowns. While the difference is modest to significant in many smaller cities, some of the world's largest cities are showing unprecedented reductions in air pollution.



Needless to say, it is safer to work outdoors when the air is cleaner. You can take this benefit a step further by scheduling your repairs between noon and 6:00 p.m. when air pollution levels are lowest. And if you really want to gain maximum benefit of the cleaner air during COVID-19, you can plan to complete road repairs on the weekends when pollution levels are significantly lower than they are on weekdays.

3) You can use downtime to tackle repairs.

Whether you are a seasoned contractor or an ambitious DIYselfer, the COVID-19 pandemic is a great time to catch up on deferred parking lot maintenance and road repair projects. Research shows that nearly 70% of Americans have decided to improve their property. And with business traffic on the light side, you can undertake repairs to your driveway or parking lot without having to worry about impeding traffic to your property.

4) Winter is right around the corner.

"Local departments of transportation spend a lot of money each year to repair or rebuild pavements and most of the damage in cold states is coming from water freezing, along with using large amounts of salt." - Britt Faulstick, Drexel University


It's no secret that winter weather can wreak havoc on asphalt. Between excessive salt treatments and freezing temperatures, pavement is more likely to sustain damage during colder weather. And if a road or parking lot is already in need of repair, it will be more likely to incur substantial damage in the future.



With winter right around the corner, you can get a jump start on some preliminary repair work to ensure that roads and parking lots are in the best condition possible before heading into the colder months. Applying an eco-friendly asphalt repair patch is a great way to make sure that roads and parking lots are winter-ready, especially if you have potholes ranging in size from 1 to 40 square feet. There is no mixing required and the road patch can be applied in virtually any type of weather condition.

5) Your services are essential during COVID.

Asphalt repair specialists and paving contractors are categorized as essential business providers. People depend on you for the services you provide, especially with freight trucks using our roadways to deliver desperately needed medicines, medical equipment, food, and supplies. By repairing just one pothole in a road, highway, drive, or parking lot, you can prevent accidents and damage to vital delivery vehicles.

As you continue to deliver essential road patching services during the pandemic, remember the importance of social distancing, sanitation, and strong safety protocols. These strategies can help safeguard your asphalt repair business against the risks of continuing to work during COVID-19. 



What is the best way to ensure smooth roadways and parking lots?

High-quality asphalt repair is the cornerstone of a smooth road or parking lot. The benefits above show there is no better time than the present to complete road repairs. But the single best way to ensure smooth roadways and parking lots is to seek the expertise of an industry expert. With the help of an experienced specialist, you can move forward with confidence knowing you have selected the best materials for your repairs.



For over three decades, Road Soup has delivered the highest quality of product and service to customers in over 30 countries. Here are a few qualities that set Road Soup's asphalt repair solutions apart from the competition:

• Ease of Installation: You don't need any special tools or equipment to apply our products
• Environmentally Friendly: Road Soup products are made nearly entirely from recycled materials
• American-made: Our products are made in the USA and distributed to customers across the globe
• Affordable: We work hard to produce top quality products that fit comfortably within your repair budget

To learn more about our exciting product line, we invite you to contact us today to discover which of our instant pothole repair products best meets your needs. We look forward to becoming your trusted resource for permanent asphalt repair solutions!