Resin-Bonded Surfacing and Line Marking Improve Ashbourne Market Place

Jointline has completed a combined resin-bonded surfacing and line-marking scheme at Ashbourne Market Place, creating clearly defined pedestrian and cycle zones while improving the layout of the adjoining car park and bus stopping area.

The route forms an important connection between Ashbourne High Street and a nearby car park, carrying regular pedestrian and cycle traffic through the town centre. To improve the clarity of the shared space, the path was divided into two visually distinct zones using contrasting aggregate colours.

The surfacing scheme covered approximately 692 m² and incorporated Amber Gold and Silver Grey Granite finishes. The difference in colour provides an immediate visual distinction between the pedestrian and cycle areas, helping users understand how the route is intended to function without relying solely on painted markings.

Using contrasting aggregates also allowed the route to retain an integrated appearance within the surrounding public realm. The selected finishes create a clear operational division while complementing the established character and materials found around Ashbourne Market Place and the High Street.

Surface preparation formed an important part of the installation process. Before the decorative finish was applied, Jointline installed a scratch coat across the substrate to seal existing voids and create a consistent base for the resin system. This preparation supported adhesion and contributed to an even completed surface.

A 6 mm LeesonBond resin system was then applied and dressed with the selected aggregate. The resin-bonded treatment creates a textured surface suitable for regular pedestrian and cycle movements while providing a consistent decorative finish across the full route.

Particular care was required where the two aggregate colours met. The installation team maintained a clean and controlled boundary between the Amber Gold and Silver Grey Granite sections, ensuring the separate zones remained clearly identifiable throughout the path.

Alongside the surfacing works, Jointline also completed line marking within the adjoining car park. The new markings included accessible parking bays, providing clearly defined spaces for disabled users and supporting easier access to the town centre.

Bus stop demarcations were also renewed or installed as part of the scheme. These markings provide a clearly identified stopping area for buses, helping separate public transport movements from general parking activity and improving the organisation of the surrounding highway space.

Combining decorative surfacing with functional line marking allowed the scheme to address several movement requirements within one coordinated package. Pedestrians and cyclists now benefit from clearly separated routes, while motorists, disabled users and bus operators have more clearly defined areas within the car park and adjacent carriageway.

The works were delivered for Thomas Bow City Asphalt as part of the wider Ashbourne Market Place scheme. Jointline provided the specialist labour, plant and materials required for the resin-bonded surfacing package. The subcontract documentation identifies Ashbourne Market Place as the project location and confirms Jointline’s role in delivering the specialist works.

Working in a busy town-centre location required careful planning around public access, car park movements and local transport activity. The works needed to be delivered efficiently while maintaining accurate colour separation, consistent surface quality and clear line-marking geometry.

The completed scheme provides a more legible connection between Ashbourne High Street and the adjoining car park. The contrasting aggregates guide pedestrians and cyclists through the shared route, while the accessible parking and bus stop markings improve the clarity and usability of the surrounding transport area.

The project demonstrates how surfacing and line marking can be combined to improve accessibility, route definition and the overall organisation of a public space.