LMS Highways deliver various Ironwork replacements throughout Kent as part of a Road Renewal Contract.

Starting in late January 2021, LMS Highways have been responsible for the ironwork removal and reinstatement throughout the project with the occasional additional elements being provided in some locations.

Work installed in phase 1:

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At LMS Highways we proudly offer a variety of Highway repair services across the UK, most frequently delivering concrete repairs, specialist surfacing and various line marking. Recently we’ve experienced an increasing demand for ironwork repairs.

Over the past few months our crews have been delivering urgent ironwork repairs along main trunk roads throughout the UK. Working overnight within a road or lane closure the team will remove, re-bed and reinstall the ironwork using a specialist mastic material which is designed to withstand heavy trafficking and provide a long service life.

The LMS teams are highly trained and experienced in ironwork replacements which enables them to complete each repair quickly and efficiently. Without any complications the process can take as little as 2.5 hours, this allows our crew to deliver multiple replacements within one shift.

Step by Step Process

Why LMS Highways?

The LMS Highways team are ISO 9001 sector 7 scheme accredited, RSTA (Road Surface Treatment Association) members and approved Roadtech suppliers making us highly qualified to deliver these complex repairs whilst ensuring safety, efficiency and longevity.

• Fast delivery of works
• Cost effective
• Long service life
• Roads are re-opened to users by the morning
• Highly trained and accredited team
• National coverage

For more information on our unique Ironwork Repairs, give us a call on: 01626 331771.

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Our joint repair crew recently spent three nights delivering several full depth bridge joint repairs to a carriageway in Plymouth, Devon.

Asphaltic Plug Joints (APS’) are the refurbishment of existing bridge joints. This type of repair includes the resurfacing and replacement for failed joints either like for like or by replacing with a Nosing Joint, which for a small price increase gives a greater lifespan and requires less maintenance.

Working within a single lane closure, our team was able to re-instate two full-depth repairs per night, with the process from removal to completion taking an average of 5 hours. This rapid completion time allows for a shorter road closure and ensures the road is re-opened to users by the morning.

LMS offers a range of solutions for bridge refurbishments including-

• Parapet upgrades; removing the existing and upgrade.
• Bridge deck preparation; remove existing water proofing and repair existing deck ready for new waterproofing and overlay.
• Concrete repairs to existing abutments and soffits.

The LMS Team

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Throughout the lockdown, LMS Highways crews have continued to deliver essential works to keep the countries roads and infrastructure fit for purpose. Repairing failing manhole covers is one example of the key services that LMS Highways provides.

Manholes and gullies are often the weak point in a carriageway or trunk road and with the UK’s ever greater traffic flows some ironworks are being subject to loads which they were often not designed to cope with or they have simply reached the end of their lifespan.

During lockdown, LMS were urgently called to replace a failing manhole within the busy A20 Dover trunk road. Overnight, we removed, re-bedded and re-installed the ironwork using specialist mastic material that’s designed to withstand heavy trafficking and provide a long service life.

Step by Step Process

The LMS team

The LMS Highways team are ISO 9001 sector 7 scheme accredited, RSTA (Road Surface Treatment Association) members and approved Roadtech suppliers making us highly qualified to deliver these complex repairs whilst ensuring safety, efficiency and longevity.

For more information on our unique Ironwork Repairs, give us a call on: 01626 331771.

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The initial phase of constructing the ring beam and pouring the concrete would normally be allocated 8 weeks for completion. However, for various reasons prior to LMS’s engagement in the project, the team were left with just 3 weeks to complete the initial phase to stay within the challenging programme.

In order to achieve this, LMS’s Paul Burton has been working closely with all and has been playing an important role in the overall project management. He told us:

“The difficulties with the reduced time frame meant that we’ve not only had to work in a reduced operating space along with the other team who are busy assembling the structure, but we’ve also had to ensure that we’re not causing any disruption to the 24/7 operations of this busy network hub. The very hot weather towards the end of this phase has created additional challenges”.

So does Paul Burton now regret famously telling the LMS Directors that “the more complicated it is”, the more he enjoys the challenge?

“Absolutely not, it’s all about the preparation and we’ve come into the project knowing exactly what we’re going to encounter, what needs to be done and how we’re going to achieve that”.

The Project Supervisor commented:

“To be fair to Paul and the LMS Civil Solutions team, we gave them a challenge and they’ve run with it and delivered to specification and on-time for the initial phase. I’m delighted so far and look forward to completing the project with them”.

The team now move on the groundworks stage, providing drainage, kerbs, catchpits and an attenuation tank to allow collected water to be filtered and recycled and used elsewhere within the facility.

The project is due for completion in September, well in time for any potential cold weather and ice conditions over the winter months. The barn, when fully loaded enables the storage of up to 5,500 tonnes of salt, enough for a continuous week of salt spreading in the area.

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