Preventive road maintenance plays a crucial role in road infrastructure management
Extending the life of road pavements
By preventing more serious damage from occurring in the first place, and by intervening early to repair minor damage, we can prevent it from developing into structural problems requiring costly repairs.
Cost reduction
Preventive measures are generally less costly than structural repairs (quantity of materials, work equipment, etc.).
Improving road safety
Preventive maintenance keeps the pavement in good condition, reducing the risk of accidents caused by damage that has not been repaired.
By keeping your roads in good condition, you provide a safer environment for drivers, passengers, pedestrians and cyclists.
Reducing environmental impact
Major repairs have a greater environmental impact in terms of the materials and energy consumed. By monitoring the condition of your pavement and using our ageing simulations, we can intervene early, before any major deterioration occurs– damage for which the work involved emits far more CO2 (quantity of materials, machinery, congestion, etc.). There is also a significant impact on emissions from the vehicles using your network (10% reduction in emissions).
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Optimising traffic flow in your area
Work to repair major damage can cause delays and inconvenience for users. Preventive road maintenance reduces the need for emergency work, which means fewer heavy, immobilising operations, fewer lane closures and less disruption to traffic.
Improving user comfort
Pavements in good condition provide better driving comfort, reducing vibrations and noise pollution for road users and local residents.
In short, preventive maintenance of road pavements is an essential strategy for ensuring the durability, safety and efficiency of road infrastructures, while optimising costs and minimising environmental impact.
