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HA is urged to use asphalt and concrete in new roads
11:29 10 Apr 2003
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Government plans to replace concrete surfaces on motorways and
A-roads with quieter materials does not mean the end of the road
for concrete according to Britpave, the British In-situ Concrete
Paving Association.
Britpave director David Jones said: "We welcome the elimination of noisy road surfaces whether they're concrete or not. It is worth pointing out that not all concrete roads are noisy and that other surfaces, including asphalt, can be noisy.
"We've been saying to the Highways Agency for the past couple of years that the best solution for Britain's roads is a concrete structure with a thin asphalt surface on top.
"The asphalt surface reduces the noise and can be easily replaced when it wears out, while the concrete structure below will last for years and costly road repair schemes won't be necessary," explained Jones. "We're advocating that the new generation of roads should be of this mix."
Between 2004 and 2007, £77m is to be spent on resurfacing stretches of carriageway on the M1, M5, M6, M20, M25, M27, M42, M60, M62 and M69.
Britpave director David Jones said: "We welcome the elimination of noisy road surfaces whether they're concrete or not. It is worth pointing out that not all concrete roads are noisy and that other surfaces, including asphalt, can be noisy.
"We've been saying to the Highways Agency for the past couple of years that the best solution for Britain's roads is a concrete structure with a thin asphalt surface on top.
"The asphalt surface reduces the noise and can be easily replaced when it wears out, while the concrete structure below will last for years and costly road repair schemes won't be necessary," explained Jones. "We're advocating that the new generation of roads should be of this mix."
Between 2004 and 2007, £77m is to be spent on resurfacing stretches of carriageway on the M1, M5, M6, M20, M25, M27, M42, M60, M62 and M69.
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