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<p>The use of plastic as a component in road surfacing is not widespread. Officials
at the Department for Transport are aware that it has only been used in a small proportion
of England’s strategic road network for high friction surfacing materials, and only
on one short stretch of public road in England. Therefore, the Government has not
made any assessment to date of any potential problems or nano pollution from the use
of plastic in roads.</p><p> </p><p>Officials have been in discussion with Cumbria
County Council who are trialling the use of plastic in their road resurfacing and
the company that supplies the material. They will continue to monitor the situation
and any outcomes, positive or negative, from the trial currently taking place.</p>
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