R3 Ltd’s CEO, Campbell Waddell, gave for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at how a groundbreaking resurfacing project on the A889 near Dalwhinnie set a new benchmark for road delivery in the UK.
This was more than just a resurfacing project, it was the first time Topcon’s SmoothRide technology, trusted on F1 circuits and international airports, was applied to a UK public road.
The result? A smarter, faster, and more sustainable way to deliver road infrastructure.
Key Statistics
• 41% IRI Improvement
• ±5% Material Prediction Accuracy
• Zero Survey Road Closures
• Lowered Maintenance Costs
John Scott, Pavement Manager at BEAR Scotland, said:
“Collaborating with R3 Ltd and Topcon to shift away from traditional methods was a pleasure. The results, including an F1 racetrack-standard milled surface, showcase the project’s success.”
View the A889 case study here.
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