NEWS AND INSIGHTS
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Proactive waterproofing is the key to extending the life of asphalt pavements, long lasting pothole repairs
A proactive approach to pothole maintenance pays off. Bend City, Oregon USA turned a declining pavement network around by broadening their treatment toolbox.
Learn about New Zealand parallels and alternatives to cold mix repairs (improved drainage, seal coats and the use of BRP Road Patch.®)
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Onetai Bridge connecting Thames and Paeroa to be the first timber bridge to be built in 50 years
The last timber road bridge was built in the 1970’s. Now 50 years later wooden deck bridges are to return to the highway network. Mass timber could become the new standard for bridge construction.
Learn about the substantial benefits of wooden bridges: Lightweight timber does not deform, lower carbon emissions, reduced foundations, material costs and construction time.
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98 per cent of potholes repaired within 24 hours
The Government’s Pothole Prevention Fund is delivering a total of 285.6 lane kilometres of rehabilitation work over the summer months. The BRP Road Patch® is part of the innovative methodologies adopted by client and contractors to tackle pothole maintenance.
See Media update on funding and reporting for this programme.
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Temporary road rehab mats accelerating road rehabilitation programme
Transport Minister Simeon Brown checks out BRP “mini-repair pothole mats” that are assisting double road rehabilitation efforts this summer.