New road surface sucks up puddles

A new type of road surface sucks up puddles - an innovation that promises to make winter commuting safer for cyclists and motorists alike.

Standing water is always unwelcome for cyclists – not least because it’s impossible to see what hazards lurk below the surface. Topmix Permeable is a fast-road surface that rapidly directs storm water off streets and walkways. The engineers who developed the surface claim that it reduces long-term maintenance costs for local authorities. Even more importantly, it could help reduce standing water.

Large puddles at the kerbside are a particular hazard for cyclists because they can force you into a position in the road that can leave you exposed to danger.

Road surface sucks up puddles, but where does the water go?

The topmix permeable road surface sucks up puddles, but where does the water go? It simply allows water to drain quickly and efficiently into the substrate, thereby taking the strain off drains that can be overwhelmed by heavy rain.

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