Specialist Nextec has developed the system in its domestic Swedish market and is now looking to launch in the UK.

Its machine replaces a traditional microtrenching carbide cutting wheel with a diamond blade.

Nextec said its machines make a “surgical” cut in the road allowing up to 300 metres of cable to be put down daily with the asphalt reinstated the same day.

Nextec added: “Another benefit is that the cut is so narrow (just 24-30 mm wide) cars and people can pass over the open trench without problem so there is no need to rent expensive heavy traffic management material or close any roads.”