Micro-surfacing works are getting underway to help preserve more of Dorset Council’s road network.
The low-cost treatment is laid over the top of the current surface – filling in shallow cracks and holes – and helps protect the underlying road structure from water damage as well as adding reinforcement to the existing asphalt.
Due to the large equipment and number of vehicles used to carry out the work, roads will be closed for the treatment to be carried out.
Road closures will be from 8am to 5pm with a gateman available to address any queries.
Please look for advance notice signs which will be put out before the start of work and, to help work go smoothly, please move your vehicle off the road.
Road surfaces will be swept the day after treatment, with white lines replaced between three and five days after the work.
Any drain covers that are too low following the surfacing will be raised within three weeks after the work.
This season, Dorset Council Highways’ contractor Kiely will be carrying out the work.
Week starting 20 June
Long Street, Cerne Abbas
Wills Lane, Cerne Abbas
Cranes Meadow, Buckland Newton
Courtyard Cottages, Piddletrenthide
Symonds Court, Charminster
Broken Cross, Charminster
Charlotte Close, Charminster
Westleaze Close, Charminster
Frome View, Bradford Peverell
Giles Close, Bradford Peverell
Powys Close, Dorchester
Thornhill Close, Dorchester
Vespasian Way, Dorchester
Week starting 27 June
Hillfort Close, Dorchester *part only From junction with Roman Road*
Legion Close, Dorchester
Britannia Way, Dorchester
Capitol Close, Dorchester
Roman Road, Dorchester
Minerva Close, Dorchester
Temple Close, Dorchester
Mistover Close, Dorchester
Wellbridge Close, Dorchester
Friars Close, Dorchester
Alfred Place, Dorchester
Hardy Avenue, Dorchester
Link Road, Dorchester
Kings Road, Dorchester
Holloway Road, Dorchester
Please note dates are subject to change due to weather and other unforeseen circumstances.
In-situ recycling, surface dressing and resurfacing programmes of work are all currently underway across the council area as part of this year’s £16m investment in road maintenance.
Typo “Charminster” not “Charmisnter”!!
Thanks David, I’ve corrected this now. Apologies.
You have a typo – Charmisnter should read Charminster
Good morning,
I am a resident of Wimborne. Could I please ask you if there are any plans for Allenview Road to be resurfaced ? As well as being a speed track, the road is really not good as it was fully dug 4 years ago with , what I believed at the time, was the promise of resurfacing it fully.
Thank you for your comments in this matter. I think I am speaking on behalf of all the residents nearby !
Hi Monique, Allenview Road is on the list for micro-surfacing this season: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roads-highways-maintenance/maintenance/road-maintenance/micro-surfacing
When are you going to update the website? Allenview road closure dates state closed 8-15th July. The sign on the road says 13-20th july but the work has been postponed according to Kiely brothers but the council website dates haven’t matched or been updated
Hi Mrs Payne, following an accident, where a Kiely Bros. contractor was tragically killed, the programme of work has been postponed.
We’re in the process of helping to remove old date signage from sites and we will publicise a revised schedule when it is available.
Thank you for the update.
Why is the road from Burton Bradstock to Shipton Gorge not on the list of re-surfing? PARTS OF THIS ROAD ARE IN A TERRIBLE STATE.
Allan Rodway
Hi Allan, you can report road damage to us using our online form: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roads-highways-maintenance/report-a-problem-on-the-road-or-pavement so that our highways officers can assess the road for necessary repairs.
As usual East Dorset gets forgotten for most road fix repairs e.g Ferndown.
Grass verges are not cut leaving residents paying well over £2,300 council tax a year having to cut verges themselves. It is nothing to do with “wild flowers”just cut backs by DCC
Pavements and gullies are not cleaned either.
Why not a rebate on the council tax for neglecting so many council tax payers?
Hi Sue, many east Dorset roads are on the list for surface dressing and micro-surfacing this season. You can see all planned works in your area using our online map: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/travel/travel-dorset/roadworks-road-closures
You can report specific issues and concerns to us using our online form: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roads-highways-maintenance/report-a-problem-on-the-road-or-pavement
A few longstanding potholes in Mill Lane, Chetnole DT9 6PB need filling in.
Any chance of a quick fix soon?
Gordon Ratcliffe
Hi Gordon, the best thing is to report this damage online so that our local highways officer can assess the damage for necessary repair: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/roads-highways-maintenance/report-a-problem-on-the-road-or-pavement
I am a resident of pinewood road , ferndown. At the moment highways maintenance is resurfacing larch way, close to pinewood. The construction traffic at the moment is using pinewood to access larch way. This is unacceptable the noise and weight of traffic on our unmade road is Unbelievable. Larch way can be accessed by ameysford road and robinwood.
I am also recovering from major spinal surgery and as you can appreciate need peace and quiet and not heavy construction work outside my window!
All the residents in this road work hard on its upkeep which is expensive and we all contribute. Lorries and the like ruin it quite quickly!
Hi Angela, thanks for getting in touch, I’m sorry this has disturbed your recuperation. I’ve passed your comments on to the works manager.
I live in Dalkeith Road, Corfe Mullen. Why has the Road resurfacing not been done? Will it be undertaken at a later date?
Hi Robin, due to SGN works, surfacing on Dalkeith Road and other roads in the Corfe Mullen area have been postponed. We plan to add these sites to next year’s surface dressing programme, which will allow gas works trenches to settle.