Preventative treatments for more Dorset roads
Surfacing works around the Dorset Council area are taking place over the next three months to extend the life of urban residential roads
Kiely Bros are carrying out the work on behalf of the council, completing work for 2023, which is due to finish by mid-March, weather-permitting. They will then commence the 2024 programme, which is due to complete by mid April.
Two gangs are carrying out the work which has started in the Ferndown and Wimborne areas.
Affected households are provided with a leaflet before the works start.
The treatment, known as microasphalt surfacing, extends the life of the road. It is a cost-effective method for worn, but not structurally failing, roads. It also adds reinforcement to the existing surface, removing minor imperfections and sealing the road to prevent water getting through.
This microasphalt programme is part of Dorset Council’s regular maintenance strategy for its roads, maintaining condition and preventing or repairing potholes. It is supported by investment from the Department for Transport and the council’s own funding.
During the work
Due to the equipment size and number of vehicles used to carry out the work, roads are closed for the treatment to be carried out.
Road closures are from 8am to 5pm. Onsite team members are available to address residents’ queries.
Advance notice signs are displayed before the start of work. The signs contain contact information
Residents are asked to not park vehicles on the road/verges when the work is due to start: ‘No parking’ boards will be erected 2-3 days in advance.
A note about micro-surfacing
On application, the micro-asphalt may look ‘open’ with some loose chippings. However, after a few weeks (or longer, depending on traffic volumes) the material will bed in. It is not recommended that the material is rolled as this brings the ‘binder’, which sits below the surface, to the top; this would affect the final texture and performance. The contractor may sweep up any excess chippings.
The locations being treated in February and March in date order by two crews working at the same time, are below. Find all roadworks and road closures on the Dorset Council map, including dates and times. Please note, dates are weather-dependent.
Crew 1
Shakespeare Road, Wimborne
Welland Road, Wimborne
Chene Road, Wimborne
Fairfield Road, Wimborne
Cuthburga Road, Wimborne
Yew Trees Close, Wimborne
Crescent Road, Wimborne
Fairfield Close, Wimborne
St Catherines, Wimborne
Ethelbert Road, Wimborne
Abbey Road, West Moors
Milford Close, West Moors
Forest Road, West Moors
Firs Glen Road, West Moors
Oakhurst Road, West Moors
Pennington Close, West Moors
Pennington Crescent, West Moors
Pennington Road, West Moors
Station Road, West Moors
Norris Close, Ashley Heath
Bushmead Drive, Ashley Heath
Woolsbridge Road, Ashley Heath
Badbury View Road, Corfe Mullen
Meadow Close, West Parley
Badger Close, Ashley Heath
Windsor Close, Ashley Heath
Chander Close, Ferndown
Cammel Road, West Parley
Allenview Road, Wimborne
Crew 2
Matlock Road, Ferndown
Darley Road / Wollaton Crescent, Ferndown
Monsal Avenue, Ferndown
Wollaton Road, Ferndown
Hilltop Road, Ferndown
Bitterne Way, Verwood
Meadow Way, Verwood
Claylake Drive, Verwood
Owls Road, Verwood
Pine Walk, Verwood
Coronation Road, Verwood
Pine View Close, Verwood
Pineview Road, Verwood
Yarrells Lane, Lytchett Minister
Laburnum Way, Gillingham
New Close, Bourton
Mill Rise, Bourton
Mill Lane, Bourton
Horsecastles Lane / St Catherines Way, Sherborne
Flaxfield Road, Beaminster
Margaret Place, Dorchester
Manor Way, Dorchester
Spring Gardens, West Knighton
Moynton Close, Crossways
Hurricane Close, Crossways
Airfield Close, Crossways
Combe Way, Crossways
Spitfire Close, Crossways
Old Farm Way, Crossways
Briars End, Crossways
Edgon Close, Crossways
Marley Close, Weymouth
Blenheim Road (Spur), Weymouth
Blenheim Road, Weymouth
Stirling Road, Weymouth
Clarendon Avenue, Weymouth.
Greenway Close, Weymouth
Greenway Road, Weymouth
Westbourne Road, Weymouth
Moorside Close, Weymouth
Reed View Close, Weymouth
Arlington, Weymouth
Beaulieu, Weymouth
Farm Close, Weymouth
Field Barn Drive, Weymouth
Marina Gardens, Weymouth
Courtauld Drive, Weymouth
Belfield Park Drive, Weymouth
Belfield Close, Weymouth
Buxton Close, Weymouth
Lydwell Close, Weymouth
Broughton Crescent, Wyke Regis
South Road, Wyke Regis
Marlborough Avenue, Wyke Regis
High Street, Wyke Regis
Henbury View Road, Corfe Mullen
Categories: Highways
Comments
8 Comments
Station road leading down to Morton station in Crossways is very dangerous especially if you are cycling. The surface resembles a tank track and needs to be totally relaid. I do not see this on your list? What are the council planning to do about this?
Hi, thank you for your comment. The item above refers to residential roads that require preventative treatment.. I will pass your comment on to the highways team. If you wish to submit a request to them too, where you can pinpoint the exact location on a map, and receive updates, please complete this form - https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/Report-other-highways-issue Claire
And nothing being done again in Swanage where the potholes and atrocious.☹️
Hi, the list above is for preventative treatment, not potholes. Further repairs take place as part of our annual road maintenance programme. If you would like to give details using our online form and map, the report will go directly to our highways team https://dorset-self.achieveservice.com/service/Report-a-pothole Claire
Last December 2023, North Allington Bridport, was resurfaced, but contractors failed to resurface road between Hospital Lane northwards as far as Allington Mead, approx 200 m. Never did receive an explanation from head man doing the work, or since when asking highways. Asked numerous times, so please let us have an answer. Interesting to hear the valid reason.
Hi, please can you lodge your enquiry using this form so that our highways team can get back to you directly - Report any other problem on the road or pavement - Dorset Council sel - Informationf-service portal (achieveservice.com) thanks, Claire
Technically Ellesfield Drive, but road dressing will block our drive and garage access which is in Cammel Road. It would have been good to have prior knowledge, especially as wheelchair dependent and it’s the only way for a wheelchair to exit our property. We had no leaflet or warning.
Hi Pamela, I have spoken to Kiely Bros who tell me the crew are due to be at Cammel Road tomorrow (Weds) and this Friday, weather permitting. They say if you require any assistance at all, please speak to one of the workers in the yellow high visibility jackets and they will ensure you are able to enter and exit your property. The only time you may not be able to get access is if the new road surface tarmac is wet or it is unsafe to use. Best regards, Claire