Tarmac to end hot mix after 120 years
22/06/2022
Tarmac has announced that it is phasing out traditional hot mix asphalt for highways projects after 120 years.
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Tarmac to end hot mix after 120 years
Wardrop says emissions cuts 'not a game'
DfT begins council traffic fines roll-out
