Road Maintenance

What's Being Done

Chip sealing.

Working Hours

During the period from sunrise to sunset.

Weather

In the event of bad weather or other unforeseen circumstances, work will be postponed until the next suitable day.

Parking

Please make sure your vehicle is not parked on the street on the day. If it gets in the way, it might have to be towed.

What To Expect

On the day of resealing there will be trucks, rollers, tankers and workers using other equipment. Warning signs will be put in place for loose stones and reduced speed. Expect short delays of around 10 mins (sometimes up to 20 minutes) while work is being undertaken.

Safety

Please warn your children of the dangers posed by road works. Ensure that they stand well back from the action and that they follow the directions of the workers. It is also a good idea to keep pets indoors while work is in progress.

Noise & Dirt

Roadwork is a noisy, dirty business – but please bear with us. We will be doing all we can to minimize the impact on your household and business. Your co-operation and patience will help us get the work done as quickly as possible.

What Can You Do

Please be careful not to walk on new seal as it can get stuck on your shoes and walk onto your carpets. Bitumen can be removed from soles of shoes using kerosene, turpentine, or citric based cleaners such as a product called De Solve It. If possible, please avoid using your driveway for 48 hours after resealing to reduce the risk of staining.

Easy Does It

Bitumen, concrete and other road repair materials require a bit of “Tender Loving Care” after they are applied. Please treat all new surfaces with extra care for the two weeks following the completion of the work. Avoid excessive speed, sharp turns and heavy braking.

We'll Be Back

All new road works are routinely monitored, and, in some cases, workers may need to return to the site to do things like sweeping and repainting road markings. This typically happens within one week of sealing.