First trials of new materials designed to reduce carbon in roads industry take place in North Lanarkshire

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The first trials of new materials designed to reduce carbon in the roads industry have taken place in North Lanarkshire - with more planned for 2025.

North Lanarkshire Council is working in partnership with Transport for West Midlands, Amey and Colas, as part of ADEPT Live Labs 2, a three-year UK-wide £30 million programme funded by the Department for Transport aimed at decarbonising the local road network.The partners have created the Centre of Excellence for Decarbonising Roads (CEDR), which will provide a platform for the identification, development and sharing of industry best practice for low carbon materialsThe Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android There are high levels of carbon contained within many materials used on our road network, from bitumen (or tar) used to surface roads, to the paint for road markings, the vehicles used in maintenance, and structures like bridges and barriers.

CEDR is looking for and testing alternative materials to reduce carbon in the roads industry, including how we can build roads that last longer or with materials from natural, renewable sources.This year, live trials have taken place with a range of innovative materials to reduce carbon in the roads industry: a surface rejuvenator which aims to extend the life of the road; products to repair potholes; road marking