摘要: |
Largely built in the swinging sixties era of The Beatles and the flared-trousered seventies, concrete roads make up 421 lane miles, equal to 4.6% of National Highways' strategic road network (as of 2020). Mostly found along the eastern side of the country, the old-style concrete slabs have proved to be tougher and longer lasting than asphalt, and over the years have needed very little maintenance. However, time catches up with everything. Decades of use and hundreds of millions of journeys had left stretches of concrete roads in need of vital upgrades to remain safe, dependable and durable. Better surfaces will also improve ride quality and reduce noise from travelling motorists. |