Cycleways made safe with d² Dura Grating mesh and solid top
As featured on BBC’s Countryfile, this cycleway, known locally as the Lias Line, was selected for improvement following a review of the National Cycle Network, which found that much of the existing off-road sections were overgrown, had poor surfaces and featured gradients that didn’t meet current standards.
Costing around £5.1m and funded by the Department for Transport, the project was coordinated by a leading cycling charity, who appointed building and civil engineering Currall Lewis & Martin Construction Ltd (CLM) to carry out the works. CLM have 150 years’ experience in the successful delivery of a variety of construction schemes, including cycleways and footbridges and proved to be the perfect delivery partner.
A new 61 metre raised boardwalk section was added in a segment of the route which features a former railway cutting which was deep, prone to heavy flooding and became impassable in poor weather. Our unique d² solid top and mini mesh grating panels were chosen for the boardwalk surface due to their unrivalled strength to weight ratio, light transmittance, anti slip surface and class B fire rating.
The side section of the boardwalk utilised 53mm solid top grating which provides a solid surface suitable for all types of cycles, wheeled vehicles and footwear, whilst the main section is constructed from 55mm mini mesh grating. The small holes sizes provide a safe walking surface whilst allowing for drainage across the length of the boardwalk.
Proven to maintain 95% of its slip resistance after an incredible 1.1 million footfalls, the advanced gritted surface of both grating panel variants offers ultra-low slip potential in both wet and dry conditions, helping to ensure safety and accessibility for a wide range of pathway users.