£8.3bn of HS2 money pledged towards pothole repairs hailed as ‘a game changer’

The government has pledged to redirect HS2 funding worth £8.3bn to deal with potholes and resurface more than 8,000km of roads across England in a moved described as “a game changer” by experts. The post £8.3bn of HS2 money pledged towards pothole repairs hailed as ‘a game changer’ appeared first on New Civil Engineer.

£8bn of HS2 savings to be spent on pothole repairs

Redirected cash to repair roads across the country

National Toilet Tank Repair Month Emphasizes Maintenance

 Flushmate®, the pioneer of pressure-assisted toilet technology, celebrates National Toilet Tank Repair Month and the importance of preventative maintenance throughout October. As a leader in pressure-assist technology, the Flushmate system works to minimize maintenance and repairs while promoting water efficiency. National Toilet Tank Repair Month is dedicated to encouraging regular maintenance and repairs to ensure toilets […] The post National Toilet Tank Repair Month Emphasizes Maintenance first appeared on CCR-Mag.com.

Caltrans Launches Repairs to Reopen Fire-Damaged LA Freeway

California officials say the fire-damaged section of Interstate 10 in LA will not need to be rebuilt and could be open to traffic in about a month.

Repairs drive September construction growth

Construction output rose slightly in September on the back of a strengthening market for repair and maintenance work. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics shows monthly output increased by 0.4 per cent in volume terms in September, with a 2.1 per cent… The post Repairs drive September construction growth appeared first on Construction News.

Free Documentary - Engineering - Mega Bridge Repair: The Challenges of Bridge Maintenance 26032023

Bridges are engineering challenges exposed to the elements (wind, rain, seawater...) that damage these massive constructions. Intensive road traffic is also a factor of additional constraints. A crack, even a microscopic one, or a rust point in the wrong place can have serious consequences. To avoid the worst, bridges are subject to permanent controls and non-standard repairs using advanced techniques. Maintenance specialists perform daily tasks that are not well known to the public