Specification for the Reinstatement of

Openings in the Highway (SROH)

Feedback over the last yearKevin Fuller

Stone Mastic Asphalt and Over-banding

• SMA: Concerns about early life skid resistance

• Advice on HAUC(UK) web site.

• Over-banding: not mandatory, use only if specification cl S6.5.2.5 is met

Sustainability

• Significant advances across UK by HA’s

• Waste and Resources Action Plan (WRAP)

• Targets for waste minimisation• Specification for Highway Works

(SHW) allows recycled materials ie crushed concrete as sub base

Sustainability

• HAUC Specification gives scope for use of sustainable materials.

• Foam Mix cold laid bitumen as a base and binder course using recycled material is widespread

• Alternative Reinstatement Materials SMR’s and SMF’s

• Infra red patching surface treatment• Composting, other opportunities

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How often do you use the SROH Notes for Guidance

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Summary feedback

• Most users find it straightforward to use and navigate through document.

• Strong call for a simplified document particularly for operatives

• Call for some sections particularly material options to have less cross referencing and be tabulated.

HAUC (UK) Handbook

• A handbook has been prepared or operators and site use

• Delay because of work on TMA• Handbook currently with the

publishers

Summary

• Advice and update on a range of technical issues through HAUC (UK) web site

• Opportunities for using more sustainable options• Take account of users feedback in next review of

the SROH• Small but strong voice to simplify to help

operatives• The handbook will help this site usage• Review of Specification timing to allow for TMA

implementation