34 sections of road in the city are planned for resurfacing over the summer months as part of the City Council’s overall programme of road surface improvements this year.
The roads to be resurfaced were identified by engineers following a series of site inspections, and by analysing feedback from local people.
This has helped the City Council prioritise certain roads for specialist treatment to help prolong the life of the road surface and to reduce the chance of potholes appearing.
The roads included in this programme are:
Main Roads
- B5388 Yardley Road, Olney
- B565 Lavendon Road, Olney
- Filgrave Road (from A509 to Filgrave)
- H2 Millers Way (V5 to Briar Hill)
- Conniburrow Boulevard (V7 to V8)
- Oldbrook Boulevard (V6 to V7)
- Fishermead Boulevard (from V7 to Kellan Drive)
- Stoke Road, Bletchley
Knowlhill
- Davy Avenue
- Roebuck Way
- Kelvin Drive
Coffee Hall
- Johnathans
- Rochfords
- St Dunstans
- Garraways
- Daniels Welch
Netherfield
- Broadlands
- Farthing Grove
- Farmborough
- The Hide
- Beadlemead
- Langlands
Eaglestone
- Golden Drive
- Harrier Drive
Wolverton, Stacey Bushes & Greenleys
- Stacey Avenue
- Woodlands
- Victoria Street
- Southern Way
- Briar Hill
- Myrtle Bank
Residents directly affected in these areas will be written to confirm the expected date of resurfacing, at which point they may need to move any cars on the road. We’ll also put advance notice boards out a few days before work starts.
Occasionally, work schedules need to change due to emergency repairs or poor weather, and anyone impacted is asked to check whether roadworks are still planned at One.Network
The resurfacing treatments being used will depend on the type and condition of the road but will be either micro asphalt or surface dressing. Micro asphalt is where a thin layer of asphalt emulsion and aggregate is applied to the existing road surface.
Surface dressing involves spraying bitumen over the road surface and then spreading small stone chippings over the top. Both methods help to protect the road, reducing the need for more extensive and costly repairs in the future. Road markings are reapplied afterwards once the surface has cured (set).
We may also do some pre-surfacing works to repair any larger defects before the surfacing begins.
The City Council’s resurfacing programme will run alongside repairs for reported potholes and other defects.
Cllr Jennifer Wilson-Marklew, Cabinet Member with responsibility for Highways and Transportation said, “By using a range of techniques we can extend the lifespan of our roads, reduce the need for frequent and disruptive repairs. This prevents potholes forming which is more sustainable and better for everyone."
Drivers should take extra care when driving on a newly laid surface and follow any road sign instructions about speed limits and markings.