The new technology is being trialled for the second time in various parts of the county by Roadmaster in the hope of repairing degraded tarmac more efficiently.
According to Hertfordshire County Council, the system can be operated directly from the cab, which means crews can work much faster than standard approaches allow.
Using a high-power jet, the technology cleans, fills and seals potholes in a single process. This produces less waste and extends the lifespan of repair jobs. Ultimately, this means a significantly reduced cost of the initial work and future maintenance.
‘We know potholes are one of the biggest frustrations for residents and we are determined to do more to tackle them. The Roadmaster is a completely different kind of machine that can repair potholes more quickly and with less disruption, all from the safety of the cab,’ said Hertfordshire County Council’s Stephen Giles-Medhurst. ‘By trialling new approaches like this, we’re exploring every option to get better, longer-lasting repairs for Hertfordshire’s roads and improve everyday journeys.’
Last year, Hertfordshire County Council used a world-first robotic solution to fill potholes, with the ARRES (Autonomous Road Repair System) autonomous system. Developed by Warrington-based Robotiz3d, the technology uses AI to scrutinise road surfaces, identifying cracks and damage, before filling these in to prevent surface water from entering and creating cavities. A month later, Bradford City Council and Miles Macadam Ltd covered 13,249m² of road surface using the patented Milepave™ material. This is less resource heavy than standard tarmac and produces 40% less carbon dioxide emissions.
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