Road repairs........... the road ahead

In a bad patch as above a good way to rectify this is to have a device fabricated as shown in sketch. This is a steel framework with sides about 3 mtr. A Unit similar to the standard scrubber floats in the framework on the X & Y axis. The scrubber brush is made of High Tensile Steel and around 55 HRC. This is to prepare the surface to accept the molten mix. The mix is liquid Tar with around 1mm sized stone granules. Not bigger. Once the surface is roughened. The mix is poured and the Roller does the next task of leveling the road with the right gradient. Another important point to note is that we need to first specify the load bearing capacity of all streets in the city. If the road is designed for 2000

Kg/Mt² then we need to have at all entry points a weigh bridge that weighs all Goods vehicles. Those in excess should be de-stuffed before entry is allowed. This one ACT will ensure the roads do not crumble

The terms of the contract should be such that 50% value is paid on completion, and the rest in 3 equal installments.Each installment paid at the end of a year, if earned in time will carry nominal interest as paid by the Banks. Before any installment is due for payment, the Contractor with the Civic Ward Engineer + Municipal Councillor + Citizens Group representative will inspect the status of the work done. If any two of the three members find fault in the workmanship of the road work, payment can be delayed until rectified to satisfaction. The date of next payment is counted from last payment date. Delayed payments attract no interest. Thus by default the road must be in good condition for a minimum of 3 years after handover.