Works to resurface 'one of the most scenic routes in the country' completed

Works to resurface 'one of the most scenic routes in the country' completed

Vital work to resurface a two-mile stretch of road through Cheddar Gorge has been completed on time and within budget.

Heidelberg Materials Delivers Sustainable Road Renewal in Cheddar Gorge Heidelberg Materials Delivers Sustainable Road Renewal in Cheddar Gorge

Heidelberg Materials Delivers Sustainable Road Renewal in Cheddar Gorge Heidelberg Materials UK has completed a demanding resurfacing scheme along the B3135 through Cheddar Gorge, strengthening one of Britain’s most celebrated scenic roads while advancing sustainable construction practices. The two-mile stretch cuts through steep limestone cliffs in Somerset and attracts thousands of visitors throughout the year, creating a unique set of operati…

Vital resurfacing work at Cheddar Gorge completed on time

Essential resurfacing work on a two-mile stretch of road through Cheddar Gorge has been successfully completed on time and on budget. Somerset Council’s contractors, Heidelberg Materials, carried out the project along the B3135 – one of the most scenic routes in the country – removing and recycling around 1,300 tonnes of worn-out road surface. Where possible, the material was reused in the new asphalt, produced at the company’s Whatley quarry. T…