RSTA Chair speaks to national media about ‘melting’ roads challenge across the UK

The Chair of the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA), Keith Brett, has spoken to ITV Central about the challenge of ‘melting roads’ during high temperatures. He told ITV Central that the majority of road surfaces are very resilient, however consistent temperatures above 50C would see some change in the surface characteristics. Last week, the RSTA […]

RSTA reminds authorities and road operators to use grit dust on melting roads

The Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA) is reminding members to advise their customers that using grit dust on the roads during high temperatures can help keep the road network from melting excessively. The dust, which can be applied through gritters, should be a 3mm down of granite or equivalent material and not salt as suggested […]

Kiely Bros’ Contracts Director, Keith Brett, takes over as chair of RSTA

Keith Brett MinstLM , Contracts Director of Kiely Bros. Ltd has taken over as chair of the Road Surface Treatments Association ( RSTA ) in April 2022.  Mr Brett has been involved with the RSTA since its inception, serving for many years. He is currently Sector Chair of the Slurry Surfacing Committee and is an […]

RSTA and other industry sources say maintenance programmes could be affected by price rises

Some contractors and suppliers have warned that some highway maintenance schemes could be delayed this season with prices going up as a result of supply challenges and spiralling costs. Prices for most materials used for maintenance projects is an immediate problem with some suppliers further up the supply chain citing ‘Force Majeure’ for increases as […]

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