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“Within an eight month period a new material has been thoroughly tested against Highway Specifications and successfully trialled on the National Highways strategic road network. Eight months ago I didn’t believe that would be possible. It is amazing what can be achieved through effective collaboration."

“Solutions like this could have a real impact on our road to net zero carbon so we are delighted that we have been able to accelerate the development of the product and get it on one of our roads for testing. Collaboration is the key to innovation so we are grateful for the support of our supply chain partners Skanska and Tarmac who have helped make that happen. Testing the asphalt in real conditions on a heavily trafficked motorway, under close scrutiny, will be far more effective in proving the durability of the product and hopefully its success."

“Working towards net zero is a priority for Tarmac and our clients so we’re always looking to support the development of new and innovative products to help meet our ambitious targets. Fast-tracking this new material to a trial on the strategic network in record time as part of National Highway’s innovation programme represents another important example of how our industry can rapidly develop and trial innovations, getting them from the laboratory and out onto the road network."