Gravel road
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A gravel road is a type of unpaved road surfaced with gravel that has been brought to the site from a quarry. They are common in lesser-developed nations, and also in the rural areas of developed nations such as Canada and the United States.
In New Zealand, they are known as metal roads.[1]
[edit] Cold Climates
Gravel roads are often found in areas with cold climates. This is because they are less vulnerable to freeze/thaw damage than asphalt roads and also because the inferior surface of gravel is not an issue if the road is covered by snow and ice for extended periods.
