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The new Barclays Cycle Superhighway scheme set up by Transport for London is benefiting from the latest system from Rediweld Traffic Products. Special RediPave Islands have now been installed, meeting a tight deadline and causing minimum traffic disruption. These splitter islands now define the cycle route and provide the cyclist with protection at a busy junction by Stockwell Tube. RediPave is a modular System made from recycled rubber and requiring no excavation.
February 7, 2012 Read time: 1 min
Cycling safety in UK capital London is boosted due to the installation of new technology from Rediweld
The new 2386 Barclays Cycle Superhighway scheme set up by 2387 Transport for London is benefiting from the latest system from 2385 Rediweld Traffic Products. Special RediPave Islands have now been installed, meeting a tight deadline and causing minimum traffic disruption. These splitter islands now define the cycle route and provide the cyclist with protection at a busy junction by Stockwell Tube. RediPave is a modular System made from recycled rubber and requiring no excavation.

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