Highway Structural Maintenance
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This refers to the underlying structure of the road rather than the visible appearance of the surface. We carry out a range of technical surveys to determine when work is necessary.
We try to carry out repairs before the foundations of the road fail completely as restoration work is very expensive. Repair techniques range from surface dressing (tar and chippings), which improves the skidding resistance of the surface and provides a waterproof covering for the underlying structure, through to complete reconstruction of the road.
Area Highways Teams will consult with Town & Parish Councils when preparing programmes of work. Councils should advise their Area Highways Team of any proposals and priorities and these will be taken into consideration. All structural maintenance schemes across the whole of the County are assessed and prioritised on a needs basis. The number of schemes funded depends upon the available budget.
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