Environmental
CO2 absorbing asphalt trialled on UK road
A new low carbon asphalt that has the ability to absorb CO2 has been used in a trial on the A30 in Devon. The asphalt
Environmental
#189 Life Cycle Analysis of Construction Materials
How do we assess the environmental impact of construction materials? Some materials may enjoy a reputation as natural and sustainable. Timber, quite literally, grows on
Digital
#175 Tarmac on the Future of Road Technology
The UK’s roads are in increasing need of repair and local councils are facing a nine year long backlog of overdue road maintenance. However, with
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National Highways releases report year one net zero progress report
One year after the launch of the National Highways net zero plan, National Highways has released a report outlining its progress so far. National Highways
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Preventing cracks in roads: layers within layers
Partner: Tarmac Grand Prix tracks around the world have to deal with the stresses and strains of Formula One cars. The engines can red-line, turning
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UK announces four major road and bridge projects
Four road projects totalling £160 million in investment were announced on 3 June. The projects were located in Newcastle, Cornwall, Greater Manchester and Southampton and
Environmental
#165 A Road Map to Net Zero Highways
In 2020 National Highways released their 2030/2040/2050 Net Zero plan. The plan laid out three main targets for reaching net zero, first cutting all their
Digital
AI to optimise traffic lights
An artificially intelligent traffic light system is being developed and tested by a team at Aston University in Birmingham, UK. The team aims for this
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Paving the way to innovation
Partner: Tarmac In the UK in 2020, 80% of freight was moved by road and 90% of passenger miles were travelled by road. It is
Environmental
#149 Roads: Invention needs Ambition
In the UK in 2020, 80% of freight was moved by road and 90% of passenger miles were travelled by road. It is considered a
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The Roads Locking In Carbon
A new plant-based bitumen is being incorporated into asphalt mixtures being developed by Aggregate Industries in the hope is that roads will act as carbon
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#122 Decarbonisation: Growing Roads on Trees
In this episode we look at how a new plant-based bitumen will be incorporated into asphalt mixtures currently being developed. The hope is that this