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Improving Road Repair Performance Under the UK Traffic Light System
Navigating the UK’s New Traffic Light System for Road Repairs
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Delivering Durable Road Repair Solutions
In January 2026, the UK government introduced a new traffic light rating system designed to improve transparency and accelerate progress in tackling the national pothole challenge. Published via GOV.UK and widely reported by BBC News, the framework ranks 154 English local highway authorities as Red, Amber or Green based on road condition data, maintenance investment and adoption of recognis... -
The Smarter Way to Build Sustainable Roads in the UK with Recycled Asphalt
A Road to Change
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Every year, millions of tonnes of asphalt are removed from UK roads during maintenance and resurfacing works, yet only a fraction of this valuable material makes its way back into new road surfaces. Despite proven performance and clear environmental benefits, recycled asphalt planings (RAP) remain vastly underused across the UK.
Why aren’t we using more recycled asphalt on UK roads, is a question many in the highways and infrastructure sector are asking.
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Turning Gully Waste into Gold: How Greener Asphalt’s Drying Plant Powers a Circular Economy
From Waste Problem to Circular Opportunity
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Highways maintenance is an essential part of keeping the UK moving, but behind the scenes it generates a challenge that many don’t see - gully waste. Every year, thousands of tonnes of this damp, heavy material is collected from roadside drains. Traditionally, it’s been a costly headache, destined for disposal and landfill.
What if gully waste could be transformed into something valuable instead of discarded? At Greener Asphalt, we’ve developed... -
RPS 298 Withdrawal: What the SWUK Waste Protocol Means for Utilities & How to Achieve Zero-Waste Asphalt Recycling
How Zero-Waste Asphalt Recycling Provides the Solution
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On 30 September 2025, the UK construction and utilities sector will see the end of an era. The Regulatory Position Statement RPS 298, which for years gave flexibility in classifying street works and utility excavation waste, will be withdrawn. From 1 October 2025, the Street Works UK (SWUK) Material Classification Protocol becomes the new standard; bringing more rigour, accountability, and reporting obligations to how utilities manage excav...