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.
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 traffic, ironwork that deteriorates over time leads to surface weakness, water ingress, and ultimately the potholes that are both a safety hazard and a financial burden.
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.
This means fewer hazards, smoother roads, and, crucially, fewer accidents.
By directly addressing the cause of one in five 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 figure that underlines the system’s value beyond cost or convenience.
SHIMPAC® is more than an efficient engineering solution – it’s a step toward safer roads for all.
A fully compliant, proven system that lasts a lifetime, cuts disruption, and gives local authorities the confidence that their roads are built to withstand modern pressures and protect those who use them.
Barry Andrews, SHIMPAC®’s Technical Lead told us:
“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 actually 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. We can reduce death 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, that is something that can be opted for.”
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