Information on Loughborough

Work starts to keep roads top-notch

Posted on 03/05/2009

Leicestershire Councty Council Highways, Transportation & Waste Management

30 April 2009

Work starts to keep roads top-notch

Work to re-fresh nearly 200 miles of Leicestershire roads and over 100 miles of pavements kicks off this week.

Over the next few months, almost £2.5 million will be spent on re-surfacing and sealing to extend the life of the county’s roads and pavements by up to 10 years.

Slurry sealing and surface dressing are the most cost-effective ways of keeping roads and pavements in top condition - these preventative maintenance techniques cost only 10-20% of the price of other resurfacing methods.

Each year, teams of staff work throughout the county from April to the end of September on the scheme. Work takes place during the spring and summer as the dressings bond more effectively and dry much quicker during the warmer weather.

Residents who will be affected are notified by letter of the work beforehand and this year, people can also view the schedules on the County Council’s website.

20mph signs will be displayed where surface dressing work is being carried out, to warn motorists about the loose chippings. Drivers are urged to keep to the speed limit to prevent damage to their cars or to the road surface.  

Matthew Lugg, Director of Highways at Leicestershire County Council, said: “We strive to ensure there is minimal disruption to householders and pedestrians in the area.

“As part of our customer involvement, we also encourage residents to complete the customer satisfaction questionnaire they will receive when work is taking place outside their property.

“This feedback will help us to monitor and improve our performance and service to the residents of Leicestershire.”

To view the schedules, visit: www.leics.gov.uk/surfacedressing or www.leics.gov.uk/slurrysealing . Alternatively, residents can find our more by calling 0116 305 0001.