# does anyone know why they tar & chip roads

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**Created:** [October 16, 2006, 12:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-anyone-know-why-they-tar-chip-roads/185632 "2006-10-16T12:24:30Z")\
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**Post date:** [October 16, 2006, 1:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/does-anyone-know-why-they-tar-chip-roads/185632/9 "2006-10-16T13:10:14Z")

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> [@Follow up v. ran out of gas.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/follow-up-v-ran-out-of-gas/25114/3):
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> i sort of figured it might be for traction but it ruins them for months until all the loose gravel is cleared off, there was just an article in the paper about them doing this and theres a number to call im try to get reimbursed, but i will probably have a better chance in seeing god then them paying for a windshield

wow around Bethel Park, its a couple weeks tops…guess our roads have more traffic on them? :dunno:

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