M54 JUNCTION 4 SLIPROADS
Mar 15, 2023 11:24:03 AM
Client: EM Highways
Consultant: Kier Highways
Site: M54 Junction 4 Slip roads
Contractor: Lafarge Tarmac
Quantity: 8,100 m²
Product: GlasGrid® CG100L
Date: February 2015
Services: Surface Reinforcement
Asphalt Reinforcement Services was asked to get involved with extending the life of slip roads coming off the M54. After careful consideration GlasGrid® CG100L was chosen and installed by our team. It proved to be the ideal long lasting solution for the job.
“IT IS CRITICAL TO GET MAIN RUNWAY OPEN IN TIME EVERY FRIDAY TO MAINTAIN THE ISLAND’S KEY SUPPLY LINES. THE RUNWAY HAD TO REMAIN OPERABLE FOR MILITARY USE ALL WEEK. A SQUADRON OF RAF TYPHOONS IS BASED HERE AND THE PHASING OF OUR WORK HAS BEEN CALCULATED TO ALLOW TAKE OFF WITHIN 15 MINUTES’ NOTICE. FIVE YEARS LATER THE RUNWAY REMAINS CRACK FREE.”
SIMON DOWNING,
AIRFIELDS BUSINESS MANAGER, COLAS
START
Every road has a limited life span. Some suffer more damage than others, so when the slip roads on the M54 were displaying signs of cracking, an effective solution to extend its life was needed.
ROUTE
Working closely with Lafarge Tarmac, it was decided GlasGrid® CG100L would be used and installed using 160/200 pen grade bitumen followed by binder and a surface course. GlasGrid reinforcement systems have been proven to extend pavement life and we’ve installed them right across the UK. For this project 8,100 m² was laid.
FINISH / DESTINATION
Our qualified team ensured a quick smooth installation, so there was little disruption. GlasGrid® CG100L was installed to a before being overlaid with 65mm binder 45mm sma surface course. The four slip roads were treated over 3 weekend closures to minimise disruption.
THE JOURNEY
Start – Cracking issues inspected on M54 slip roads
First step – Working closely with Lafarge Tarmac for a cost effective solution
Hit the road – GlasGrid® CG100L chosen to do the job
Moving forward – 8,100 m2 laid by qualified team
Staying on track – A thinner stronger moisture resistant pavement
Finish – Fast completion and minimal disruption. Exactly what the client needed
KEY BENEFITS
Cost – Driving costs down in reactive maintenance by using an additional moisture barrier
Environmental – Providing a greener solution by allowing a thinner pavement design to reduce carbon footprint
Safety – Reducing road surface related accidents and collisions
Efficiency – Disruption was kept to a minimum with the job being built within 3 weekend closures
Longevity – Extending pavement life up to five times
Collaboration – Collaborating with other companies ensuring there was the right people for the right jobs
TRUSTED WITHIN OUR INDUSTRY
