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Innovative longer life asphalt mix used for Northamptonshire resurfacing scheme Resurfacing work on a section of the A43 in Northamptonshire is expected to last longer than the normal 10 to 12 years following first UK use of a new anti-ageing asphalt mix. Contractor Tarmac worked with bitumen suppler Total to complete the work near Silverstone for Highways England using the new Styrelf Long Life bitumen. The bitumen is designed to resist oxidation that normally leaves roads susceptible to wear from the elements, which combined with trafficking, limits normal road surface service life. Accordi...

Image: Shutterstock A new blend of materials that acts as an anti-ageing cream for road surfaces could help UK streets last longer, shrinking their related carbon dioxide emissions. A section of carriageway in Northamptonshire has been the first high traffic road in the country to be tested with the new measure. The new asphalt mix, which follows a partnership of Highways England with building materials firm Tarmac and energy company Total, is designed to oxidise more slowly, keeping the road surface flexible for longer and preventing the formation of cracks. The research showed more durable...

An innovative blend of materials can help road surfaces last longer, cutting our carbon emissions A section of dual carriageway in Northamptonshire has become the first in the country to be resurfaced with a pioneering new material that is designed to help roads last significantly longer. England’s motorways and major A-roads are expected to be resurfaced every 10-12 years because water, sun and air, combined with the weight of heavy traffic, causes the surface to deteriorate and crack. However, laboratory tests have shown that an innovative blend of materials can help extend the life of th...