Other improvement works
Retexturing to restores skid resistance
This is the mechanical reworking of a sound road surface to restore skid resistance, texture depth or both, achieved by roughening the worn surface. The surface levels of an area which have been retextured will remain the same as the surrounding surface. Retexturing can be done hydraulically by blasting water at the road surface or mechanically by different methods which involve impact cutting or milling.
Other elements of the highway
We also invest in other improvements across the network for example:
- drainage work to replace broken pipes or make improvements to prevent damage to the road surfaces and minimise flooding.
- schemes to strengthen or improve bridges and other structures to help ensure they are fit for the increasing traffic loads on our roads.