Dorset Council’s micro-surfacing programme will get underway next week following its postponement last autumn due to bad weather.
The programme of work will start in Swanage – where twenty residential roads are being restored – with Eurovia Surface Treatments carrying out the work on behalf of Dorset Highways.
Mirco-surfacing adds a new layer of surface, to seal and protect local roads. It is another cost-effective treatment for worn, but not structurally failing, roads and adds reinforcement to the existing asphalt.
The treatment is laid over the top of the old surface and helps preserve the road as well as filling in shallow cracks and holes.
Cllr Ray Bryan, Cabinet member for Highways, Travel and Environment, said:
“As part of our ongoing work to maintain roads, and keep them in good condition, we’re utilising the most appropriate treatment for the type of damage exhibited.
“We’ve previously used micro-surfacing in the Westham area of Weymouth and it has worked very well on these residential roads.”
Swanage roads will be surfaced between 2 March and 12 March, with advance signage giving precise dates on the roads affected.
Due to the large equipment and number of vehicles used to carry out the work, roads will need to be closed during the treatment and vehicles moved off the road beforehand.
Roads will be closed 8am to 4pm with a locally signed diversion route and a gateman posted at the closure to address any queries.
Cllr Gary Suttle, elected member for Swanage ward, said:
“I appreciate that many roads in the town are in dire need of work and welcome this activity as a step towards repairing some of this damage.”
Cllr Bill Trite, elected member for Swanage, said:
“I’m very keen to see this work underway. Please look out for signs advising of exact dates your road is being treated, and bear with us while this work is carried out.”
Where necessary, some sites have already had patching work carried out in preparation for micro-surfacing.
Road surfaces will be swept the day after treatment, with white lines replaced between three and five days after the work.
More roads across the county are scheduled for micro-surfacing during March and April.
Footpath from Southill Garden Drive behind Field Barn Drive and infront of the bungalows in Arlington was partly resurfaced some weeks ago but the length indicated on the path marking was not completed. The total length , 23m , is badly in need of treatment but has not been touched. Could you investigate the reason please. The tiny section replaced is frequently commented on by users as an unfinished job.