How do you design with geometrics, skid resistance and the quality of the road surface in mind, as well as enabling a safe and comfortable journey?

TRL has been providing standards and specifications to aid road design for a number of years. We advise on the materials you should use, the thickness of the surface (which often depends on predictive traffic loads) and the performance of materials on existing surfaces or roads. We also provide computer models which measure and analyse stresses and strains on surfaces.

Why Come to TRL?

TRL is a market leader and has been instrumental in developing the design guidelines for the Highways Agency and Defence Estates. Our multi-disciplinary teams ensure we research, design and apply the rules, which enables us to look for improvements and innovations. We generate knowledge, apply it and adapt our approach depending on our findings.

Our broad skill-base ensures our clients get a tailored package and all of their requirements are fulfilled. We don't look at pavement design in isolation - we look at the bigger picture.

TRL has an open culture. We're well known to be - and continue to be - independent and impartial. Our collaborative approach and our industry standing ensure we work with you through every step of your project. We're involved with many industry consortia, enabling customers to benefit from our vast array of knowledge.

TRL has strong relationship-building skills with our customers, partners and supply chain organisations. Our collaborative approach means you're always in good hands.

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