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GPSJ
HIGHWAYS IN FOCUS
SHIMPAC® Tackling the 20: Helping to
save lives by improving road
conditions
Road safety is a national priority, yet the condition of the UK’s road network continues to contribute to tragic
and avoidable loss of life.
By directly addressing the
cause of one in 昀椀ve potholes,
SHIMPAC® has the potential to
reduce road-related fatalities by
up to 20% in that category. That’s
three lives saved every day – a
powerful 昀椀gure that underlines
the system’s value beyond cost
or convenience.
cuts disruption, and gives local
authorities the con昀椀dence that
their roads are built to withstand
modern pressures and protect
those who use them.
Barry Andrews, SHIMPAC®’s
Technical Lead, told GPSJ:
“When the right products are
chosen at the beginning of a
scheme, we’re not just saving
budgets; We’re saving lives. It
really is that simple.
“Roads that have deteriorated
to a certain level go beyond
simply being an inconvenience –
they become a passive threat to
safety and, in the worst
eventuality, to life.
“The fact that there is a
solution to eradicate this threat
from 20% of all potholes means
that there is a choice to be made.
SHIMPAC® is more than an
e昀케cient engineering solution – it’s
a step toward safer roads for all.
mm precision of SHIMPAC®
brings ironwork perfectly in line
with the road surface
A fully compliant, proven
system that lasts a lifetime,
We can reduce deaths on our
roads. We can reduce accidents
on our roads.
“Ultimately, if we truly want
the pothole-related death and
accident toll on our roads to
reduce, it’s something that can
be opted for.”
The SHIMPAC® System in
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This means fewer hazards,
smoother roads, and, crucially,
fewer accidents.
Shockingly, 15 people die every
single day on our roads as a
direct result of poor conditions.
Among the contributing factors,
potholes remain one of the most
persistent and dangerous issues,
and failed ironwork is a key part
of the problem.
According to industry data,
20% of potholes are caused by
failed or sunken ironwork.
Whether due to inadequate
seating systems, poor installation
methods, or the sheer weight
of modern tra昀케c, ironwork that
deteriorates over time leads to
surface weakness, water ingress,
and ultimately, the potholes that
are both a safety hazard and a
昀椀nancial burden.
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Enter SHIMPAC®
A fully engineered system
designed to eradicate the root
cause, the SHIMPAC® system,
ensures ironwork failures can
be dramatically reduced – even
eliminated.
Its patented ROADSHIMS®
and GULLY COLLARS ™ deliver
unmatched strength, longevity,
and precision, ensuring ironwork
installations remain intact and
level with the surrounding
surface. That stability not only
prevents water from penetrating
beneath the road surface but also
removes the conditions that lead
to pothole formation.
GOVERNMENT AND PUBLIC SECTOR JOURNAL SUMMER 2025
