March 2007

BARDON SUPERFLEX HELPS TO KEEP LOCALS MOTORING

Over 1,700 tonnes of Bardon Aggregates proprietary asphalt, Bardon Superflex, has been installed in the re-construction of the A390 Highertown Corridor and the creation of a new designated bus lane.

The work, as part of a wider transport strategy for Truro was completed through the night to minimise any disruption to the local community and residents.

Due to the on site constraints which prevented the raising of the footways and kerbs, Cornwall County Council identified the requirement for a material which could offer good fatigue life and resistance to deformation when laid at a relatively thin construction thickness.

During discussion with suppliers, Bardon Aggregates offered Superflex as a potential solution. Guy Roseveare, commercial manager with Bardon Aggregates commented: “From visiting the site and listening to the council’s requirements it became clear that overlaying the material was not possible. Without this, in my opinion, Bardon Superflex offered the best option. The asphalt is specially designed to optimise flexibility, fatigue life and resistance to permanent deformation which is critical to the behaviour of asphalt when laid over cracked or damaged pavement layers.”

Supplied from the local Bardon Aggregates, Melbur Quarry nearly 5,000 tonnes of material was delivered over the two, three week phases.

Andy Stevenson, highway asset manager at Cornwall County Council, said: “The road is a very busy and sensitive route in a residential area; therefore it was paramount that the works were completed on time and with the minimum of disruption.”

 

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