en.Wedoany.com Reported - Heidelberg Materials UK has supplied 430 tonnes of low-carbon asphalt for a 1.2-kilometer section of the Padiham Greenway cycle path near Burnley, reducing the project's carbon footprint by at least 25% compared to standard hot mix asphalt and saving 5.6 tonnes of CO2 emissions. The section, formerly part of the Burnley to Padiham railway line, now belongs to the National Cycle Network and was refurbished with funding from National Highways. The work was carried out by BDS Yorkshire for the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, which is responsible for the route's routine maintenance.

To meet sustainability goals, Heidelberg Materials recommended its CarbonLock biogenic asphalt, using local aggregates from the Coldstones Quarry in Pateley Bridge. Compared to standard hot mix asphalt, this solution reduces the carbon footprint by at least 25%, while the use of local materials further cuts transport-related emissions. The project was timed to coincide with bridge repairs over the River Calder, shortening the overall closure period and allowing the route to reopen as quickly as possible. The binder in CarbonLock asphalt contains biological materials that absorb and store atmospheric CO2 throughout their lifecycle, and even after the pavement reaches the end of its life and is recycled, the CO2 remains permanently "locked" in the asphalt.

James Playford, Regional Director of Asphalt at Heidelberg Materials UK, stated that as a key supplier to BDS Yorkshire in the north, they provided a low-carbon solution without compromising the asphalt performance requirements needed for this busy community route. He emphasized that the collaborative approach of the client was crucial in successfully overcoming challenges and driving the project forward. Danny Morris, Network Development Manager at the Walk Wheel Cycle Trust, added that the new improvements make the cycle path more accessible for wheelchair users, other mobility aid users, as well as cyclists and pedestrians, and that this high-frequency route will have a positive impact on the local community.

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