Potholes: New data points to encouraging uptick in prevention work
Vital surface dressing work on Britain’s local roads that is proven to prevent potholes forming increased by 15% this year, new data shared with the RAC has revealed. Figures from the Road Emulsion Association (REA) show around 44.4m square metres of surface dressing – enough to treat the equivalent of around 4,340 miles of road […]
Road Emulsion Association releases communications guide to help local councillors explain preventative road maintenance to residents
Preventative road maintenance plays a vital role in keeping communities safe and connected. It is also more cost-effective than simply relying on a reactive maintenance strategy. However, explaining its value to residents isn’t always straightforward. When a road appears to be in good condition, it can be puzzling to see it undergoing treatment, and without […]
RAC welcomes rise in surface dressing
The RAC has reacted to statistics showing an increase in the amount of surface dressing carried out on the UK’s roads, calling it good news, because it should prevent potholes. The Road Emulsion Association reported an increase in the manufacturing, sale, and use of bitumen emulsions for surface dressing for the first time in 12 […]