London Road Repairs

August 31, 2023

Exploring Road Repair in South London with Mike Woof! Thames Water's been hard at work fixing drainage and pipe issues, and now it's resurfacing time. Check out the compaction and paving in action, with bitumen trucks prepped for the asphalt layer. A month of utility work leading to this smooth journey!

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