Surface Dressing Programme

From May until August, we will be undertaking our surface dressing programme across the borough. Surface dressing adds a new layer on top of an existing road surface and is a well-established, cost-effective preventative maintenance treatment.  We visit the road a few times, to prepare the road, carry out the surface dressing and we return to sweep up the excess chippings and reinstate the road markings. 

 We cannot give you an exact date as these works can’t be undertaken in high temperature or during rain however, signs will be displayed nearby to notify you of the road closures and will provide dates and times of the work and it’s duration. 

Further improvement works will be carried out to the roads listed below at no extra cost to the council: 

The below roads are listed within our surface dressing programme 2025-26:

 You can find the most up to date information on one.network.

For further information on surface dressing and what it is, visit Road conditions and repairs.

Access and parking

The operation is made extremely difficult if vehicles are parked on the road. Ensure that your vehicles and those belonging to any visitors are moved from the road before the work starts to avoid disruption. If you are going away, arrange with your neighbours for your vehicle to be moved at short notice.

The road will have an initial sweep within 24 hours of the new surface been laid. Vehicles can park on the street again in permitted areas once it has been swept. Sweeping will take place periodically 48 and 72 hours after the initial surface is laid and until the surface is secure. A second application of bitumen will also be applied following the sweeping to seal the surface. We will then line the road. 

Local businesses will remain open as usual and access will be facilitated where safe and possible.

Diversion route

Specific signed diversions will be in place and members of the public are advised to follow this. Alternatively, a breakdown of the full diversion route can be found on one.network.

Advice

• Do not drive on the wet bituminous surface, as this will mark your car and driveways. Do not walk or allow pets on the freshly laid material because it will stick to your shoes and be transferred to carpets, internal floors and driveways.
• We will not be held liable for any damage caused in this way, as it is your responsibility to ensure that shoes are clean before entering your property.
• Your help is also required in keeping the road free of vehicles when the sweeper returns after about 7 days to remove any residual loose chippings. Any white lines that have been covered by the surface dressing will be replaced after this sweep.
• Drive carefully and below 20 mph over the new surface to prevent damage to vehicles.

If you would like to talk to us about the scheme, our on-site supervisor is your best point of contact. Alternatively, you can call us on 0300 123 5020.

Further information

• A letter drop will take place and those who are directly impacted by these works have been informed. This letter can not grant you access through the closure at all times as access points may be restricted for safety reasons
• Emergency vehicle access are being facilitated through the closure
• The road closure is necessary to protect the safety of both members of the public and our workforce whilst we complete the most complex aspects of the scheme
• Diversion routes are in place and signed to assist in the movement of traffic while works progress
• Local businesses remain open and access will be facilitated where possible via diversion routes
• Delays are expected and motorists should plan journeys accordingly
• Ensure that no vehicles are parked along the impacted roads