Highways England · Awarded contract

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Research into Next-Generation Asphalt Materials for Noise Mitigation on Strategic Road Network

Awarded 18 Dec 2018

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Awarded18 Dec 2018

Value£99,923.13

SupplierTRL

AgencyHighways England

RegionSouth East

CategoryResearch & Development

Ended 7y 1mo ago10mo term

Awarded 18 Dec 2018Expired 29 Sept 2019

About

Highways England awarded a contract to TRL for collaborative research with MPA and RBA into a new generation of asphalt materials to mitigate noise.

The research involved an independent review of processes to improve the assessment, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness of innovative asphalt surfacing materials and in-situ quality assurance testing of these and current materials for the strategic road network.

The task also continued the monitoring and development of 'Next Generation' paving materials.

The contract value was AUD 99,923.13.

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