Ryebridge has been the Framework Contractor for London Luton Airport for 8 years and their Maintenance Contractor for 10 years. The fundamental principle and objectives of these essential repairs is to safely maintain the life cycle of the runway and taxiways with minimal impact on ongoing airport operations.
Works vary depending on the need and Ryebridge supports LLA with an annual review in the summer highlighting repairs required in the Nightworks.
All works to be complete on-time and free of FOD.
Works vary depending on the wear and tear of the taxiways and runways. Annually there is a full airside review with airside operations and works are agreed.
Following this review Ryebridge is given the task of planning the works in full, from integrating with airside operations and runway closures through to work permits, security passes and all required subcontractors.
Most recent works in November included managing over 50 subcontractor operatives, 30 vehicles, security passes access and full onsite management at all times.
Typical works include:
• Runway and taxiway patching
• Runway hard shoulder strengthening with a no fines concrete and porous tarmac as there was a carrier drain underneath
• Re slotting of AGL cables and cans
• New stop bars
• Over banding and milling of cracks to asphalt
• Rubber removal