Use this page to find out about the types of road resurfacing work we do, and when we plan to do it.
We have limited funding for this type of work and all the works in the programme have been through rigorous prioritisation and options appraisals to ensure we get best value for money whilst taking into account local issues. Each scheme has had machine and visual surveys, analysis of revenue expenditure, and safety inspection records all assessed to determine the priority and best approach to use.
There are two types of works that we carry out. Expand the sections below to find out a bit more about them.
This involves overlaying or inlaying large areas of road surface.
Overlaying is where material is added to the existing road to improve the profile and add strength. This involves treating the surface with a tack coat on to which a new surface course is then applied.
Inlaying is where the old road surface is planed off and replaced with a suitable material, which can also involve removing and replacing lower levels of the road - a much more intrusive process.
Typical surface course materials we use are:
- Asphalt Concrete (bitumen macadam)
- Hot Rolled Asphalt
- Another proprietary product selected to meet local site conditions
Road closures
Roads will be closed whilst carrying out these works to protect the health and safety of road users and staff. To minimise disruption, these works can sometimes be carried out overnight and on weekends.
We do try to consider school holidays and local events when we plan and programme these projects.
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 limited 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.
We only do this type of work in the spring and summer, and normally only on rural roads as the binder is not suitable for use in urban areas. It is a mobile operation which reduces the amount of time we spend on site and the disruption to road users.
Planned works
The table below shows the works that are scheduled for 2025 to 2026. These dates may be subject to change.
| Location | Ward | Proposed date |
|---|---|---|
| A39 Wells Road (surface dressing) | Saltford | Complete |
| A4 Bath Road & Bristol Road | Saltford | Complete |
| A431 Kelston Road (HFS) | Newbridge | Complete |
| A431 Kelston Road (surface dressing) | Newbridge | Complete |
| Bathwick Hill | Bathwick | Complete |
| Bonhill Road & Wick Road Junction | Chew Valley | Complete |
| Brook Road & Bridge | Twerton | Complete |
| Chelwood (remedial) | Clutton & Farmborough | Complete |
| Farrington Road & Church Street | Paulton | Complete |
| First/Second/Third Avenue | Oldfield South | Complete |
| Highfield Lane | Mendip | Complete |
| Lansdown Road (Charlcombe) | Widcombe & Lyncombe | Complete |
| Lansdown Road (surface dressing) | Lansdown | Complete |
| Limeburn Hill & Wells Road | Chew Valley | Complete |
| Milton Avenue | Widcombe & Lyncombe | Complete |
| Norton Lane (surface dressing) | Chew Valley | Complete |
| Park Lane | Kingsmead | Complete |
| Paulton Road | Midsomer Norton Redfield | Complete |
| Penn Hill Road (remedial) | Newbridge | Complete |
| Queens Road | Keynsham South | Complete |
| Ralph Allen Drive | Widcombe & Lyncombe | Complete |
| Saltwell Avenue | Publow & Whitchurch | Complete |
| South Parade | Kingsmead | Complete |
| St Saviours Road | Lambridge | Complete |
| Stockwood Lane | Keynsham North | Complete |
| The Street | Chew Valley | Complete |
| Tunley Hill | Bathavon South | Complete |
| Footway Resurfacing Programme | Complete | |
| Spray Injection Patching Programme | Complete |
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