Staffordshire roads are getting fresh surface dressing and priority repairs
More than 650 roads treated to prevent potholes across Staffordshire
Drivers across Staffordshire are benefiting from smoother roads after more than 650 preventative maintenance schemes were completed across the county.
Highways crews at Staffordshire County Council used the dry spring and summer months to complete over 1.4 million square metres of surface dressing, an area equivalent to around 200 football pitches.
What is surface dressing and why does it matter
Surface dressing involves carrying out structural repairs before applying a new top surface to a road.
The council says the treatment helps protect roads before they deteriorate, reducing the risk of potholes developing and helping to avoid more extensive and costly repairs later on.
According to Staffordshire County Council, the treatment can extend the life of a road by up to 15 years.
Where the work has taken place
Sites completed this season include the B5017 New Street in Burton, the B5027 Uttoxeter Road in Stone and the A34 Stone Road in Tittensor.
Treatments were also carried out on the A4091 Coleshill Road in Fazeley and Mount Road in Newcastle.
The council says work will continue into autumn while the weather remains dry.
Footpaths also being treated
Crews are also continuing to deliver preventative treatments on footpaths across the county.
The council expects to complete around 124,000 square metres of surface treatment on footpaths before the end of the season.
Peter Mason, Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways at Staffordshire County Council, said “Prevention is always better than cure when it comes to maintaining our highways network.
By investing in surface dressing and other preventative treatments, we're able to protect roads before they reach the point where more expensive repairs are needed.
Our crews have made excellent progress this season, despite facing challenges due to some extreme temperatures during the summer and having to work flexibly and at different times of the day. The hundreds of schemes delivered across the county have improved the condition of our roads for residents, businesses and visitors. It’s all part of our highway’s roadmap; a long-term strategy focused on improving our road network.”
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