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Rubber roads to hit UK
Fri, 12 May 2006
Van and company car drivers across the nation could soon be driving on rubber roads, is tests by Transport for London prove a success.
In an effort to beat congestion, the idea is to use rubber that can be fitted into gaps between the tracks of disused railways, creating a whole new network of roads, all made from recycled car tyres.
The idea was dreamt up by businessman Peter Coates Smith, who already specialises in recycling tyres to be used at level-crossings
Rubber roads are likely to be cheaper than conventional roads, with Mr Coates Smith claiming that cost is around £1.2 million a mile, rather than the £20 million a mile that conventional roads cost.
The new roads could prove an extremely cost-effective way to reduce the gridlock that is Britain's motorway system, a particular frustration to those who have to drive for a living, like van drivers.
However, before the project can get underway, safety tests need to be conducted on the new road surface to ensure that it will not increase the likelihood of skidding, causing accidents that could result in a big car or van insurance claim.
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