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Carriageway Resurfacing

Carriageway Resurfacing
Carriageway Resurfacing
 

 

A Map showing all resurfacing sites for the 2012 / 13 period can be found at the link below 

Map of 2012/13 Resurfacing Sites

The annual highways structural maintenance programme is funded from capital expenditure sourced through:

  • Local Transport Plan Maintenance Block Funding from Central Government
  • Section 31 Grant Funding
  • Council Capital Funding

This annual programme of works is segregated into the improvement of a variety of highway assets as follows:

All the works included in the carriageway and footway/footpath programmes are subject to rigorous prioritisation processes with the intention of ensuring that the worst assets are attended to first. Significant work is done in terms of machine and visual surveys, analysis of revenue expenditure and safety inspection records all assessed against network hierarchy in determining priority and treatment to be applied.

Our Street Work team work both internally with other departments and externally with public utility companies to co-ordinate works across our highway network and those of neighbouring authorities.

 

Carriageway Improvement Works

Surfacing and Reconstruction Works

These works traditionally involve overlaying or inlaying large areas of carriageway and where necessary carrying out deeper reconstruction on isolated areas where significant structural failure is evident. Coring investigation work is undertaken beforehand to fully assess the work required.

The overlaying of an existing carriageway will involve treating the surface with a tack coat on to which a new surface course is applied. Inlaying is more intrusive as it involves planing and milling of the existing surface followed by the application of tack coat and new surface course. With both processes there is the need to adjust the height and level of all ironwork along the affected length.

Typical surface course materials are Asphalt Concrete (bitumen macadam), Hot Rolled Asphalt or another selected proprietary product selected to meet local site conditions.

Due to the health and safety of both highway users and operatives carrying out the works this type of work in most cases necessitates a road closure for the duration. To minimise disruption to highway users these works can on occasion be carried out overnight and on weekends. School holidays and local events are considered in the planning and programming of these projects.

Surface Dressing 

Surface dressing is a simple and highly cost-effective method of repairing the road surface, which can prevent much more expensive work being needed later. It allows us to maintain a high quality road network on a finite budget.

The process involves spraying the road surface with a coating of hot liquid bitumen, known as a binder. The coating is then covered with clean crushed stone chippings, which are rolled into the bitumen to form a water-resistant, protective layer, which improves skid resistance.

This type of work can only be done in the spring and summer months, when the weather is warm and dry, as the bitumen will not stick to the road in cold or wet conditions. This is a mobile operation and is an efficient process that allows us to reduce the time on site, thus causing minimum disruption to local highway users. These works are normally only carried out on the rural roads of our Network as using hot applied binder is not suitable within urban areas.

Micro Asphalt 

All sites expected to be completed in September 2011. Micro Asphalt Surfacing consists of bitumen emulsion and aggregate slurry which is laid cold by a specialised machine. The surfacing seals the top surface and improves skid resistance not dissimilar to Surface Dressing.

This type of surfacing is widely used in the urban areas of our Network. The finished surface has a low noise characteristics and good riding qualities; as this is a mobile operation it is an efficient process that allows us to reduce the time on site thus causing minimum disruption to local highway users.

Sites and dates of resurfacing are shown below. Any constructive comments or concerns are welcome in order to help us improve our methods of working and public relations. These comments can be sent by email to Designgroup@bathnes.gov.uk or by a phone call to Council Connect on 01225 39 40 41 (in each case asking for the information to be forwarded to Gill Rice in the Highways Design Team).

If you would like more information regarding the Carriageway Resurfacing please email: Designgroup@bathnes.gov.uk or call Council Connect of 01225 39 40 41.

 

 

Please remember, all dates and times advertised are subject to change due to inclement weather or other unforeseen circumstances.

Please note that should the works scheduled for any particular day be completed earlier than advertised then the road will be re-opened for normal use (ie - the road will not be kept closed should the workforce have left the site for the day).

 

 All Resurfacing Sites for 2012 / 2013 in Alphabetical Order. CR = Carriageway Resurfacing, MA = Micro Asphalt Surfacing and SD = Surface Dressing Surfacing.

 
Site and Location Surfacing Type Proposed Dates of works
Ambleside Road, Southdown MA September - dates to be advertised
Ashmead Road, Keynsham CR To be advised when programmed.
Bannerdown Close, Batheaston MA September - dates to be advertised
Barn Lane, Chelwood CR 14th - 18th May 2012.
Bath Road, B3116 Keynsham CR To be advised when programmed.
Birch Road, Westfield MA September - dates to be advertised
Blackrock Lane, Publow SD Early July - dates to be advised
Bradford Road, A363 Bathford CR To be advised when programmed.
Bromley Road, Stanton Drew SD Early July - dates to be advised
Burleigh Gardens, Lower Weston MA September - dates to be advertised
Canons Close, Southdown MA September - dates to be advertised
Carpenters Hill, Peasedown St John SD Early July - dates to be advised
Charlton Lane/Second Avenue, Westfield CR To be advised when programmed.
Chew Lane, Chew Stoke / Chew Magna SD Early July - dates to be advised
Chilcompton Road, Midsomer Norton (TBA) MA September - dates to be advertised
Church Hill, Writhlington SD Early July - dates to be advised
Church Road, Norton Malreward SD Early July - dates to be advised
County Bridge/Bath New Road A367 , Radstock CR To be advised when programmed.
Dark Lane, Chew Magna SD Early July - dates to be advised
East Lea Road, Lower Weston MA September - dates to be advertised
Fair Ash, West Harptree SD Early July - dates to be advised
Faulkland Lane, Shoscombe SD Early July - dates to be advised
Frome Road, A362  Radstock CR To be advised when programmed.
Georgian View, Southdown MA September - dates to be advertised
Gladstone Road, Combe Down MA September - dates to be advertised
Greendown Place, Combe Down MA September - dates to be advertised
Greenvale Close, Timsbury MA September - dates to be advertised
Haydon Hill, Radstock SD Early July - dates to be advised
Henrietta Gardens, Bath MA September - dates to be advertised
Hillcrest, Pensford MA September - dates to be advertised
Hobbs Wall, Farmborough MA September - dates to be advertised
Holmoak Road, Keynsham MA September - dates to be advertised
Iford Lane, Freshford SD Early July - dates to be advised
Iford Lane, Hinton Charterhouse SD Early July - dates to be advised
Langdridge Lane, Charlcombe SD Early July - dates to be advised
Lower Batch, Chew Magna MA September - dates to be advertised
Lytes Cary Road, Keynsham MA September - dates to be advertised
Macaulay Buildings, Widcombe MA September - dates to be advertised
Maesknoll Lane, Norton Malreward SD Early July - dates to be advised
Manor Drive, Bathford MA September - dates to be advertised
Manor Park, Lower Weston MA September - dates to be advertised
Marlborough Buildings, Kingsmead CR To be advised when programmed.
Marlborough Lane, Kingsmead CR To be advised when programmed.
Marsden Road, Southdown MA September - dates to be advertised
Midford Hill, Hinton Charterhouse SD Early July - dates to be advised
Midford Road, South Stoke SD Early July - dates to be advised
New Buildings, Peasedown St. John MA September - dates to be advertised
Northend Lane, Clutton CR 21st - 22nd May 2012
Norton Lane, Wellow SD Early July - dates to be advised
Oak Tree Walk, Keynsham MA September - dates to be advertised
Partis Way, Lower Weston MA September - dates to be advertised
Penn Lea Road, Lower Weston MA September - dates to be advertised
Radstock Regeneration Resurfacing Contribution CR To be advised when programmed.
South Lea Road, Lower Weston MA September - dates to be advertised
St John's Road, Timsbury MA September - dates to be advertised
Stanton Wick Lane, Stanton Drew SD Early July - dates to be advised
Sydenham Buildings, Westmoreland MA September - dates to be advertised
Tytherleigh  Lane, Hinton Charterhouse SD Early July - dates to be advised
Tytherleigh Farm Lane, Hinton Charterhouse SD Early July - dates to be advised
Upper Stanton Lane, Stanton Drew SD Early July - dates to be advised
Venus Lane, Clutton MA September - dates to be advertised
Vicarage Gardens, Peasedown St. John MA September - dates to be advertised
Waterford Park, Westfield MA September - dates to be advertised
Wells Road, A367 Radstock CR To be advised when programmed.
West Lea Road, Lower Weston MA September - dates to be advertised
Westfield Close, Bloomfield MA September - dates to be advertised
Westmoreland Drive, Westmoreland MA September - dates to be advertised
Westmoreland Street, Westmoreland MA September - dates to be advertised
Wick Road - The Street, A368 Stowey-Sutton CR To be advised when programmed.
Woodcroft, Bishop Sutton MA September - dates to be advertised

 

Carriageway Resurfacing Sites - requiring Road Closures. Dates may be changed due to inclement weather or other unpredictable circumstances. (This section will be updated when the programme of works and site extents have been agreed)
 
 

 

 

Contact Details for this page:
Team:
Council Connect
Address:
Floor 2 East, Riverside, Temple Street, Keynsham, Bristol, BS31 1LA
Phone:
(01225) 394041
Fax:
(01225) 394338
Email:
CouncilConnect@bathnes.gov.uk
Minicom:
(01225) 394166
Author:
Gillian Rice
 
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