A major countywide £1 million repair programme targeting 124 residential roads started this week.

Using a process called micro-asphalt, a liquid mix of stone, cement and bitumen, which seals the road, preventing any further damage and repairs existing potholes.

The process can be carried out in cooler weather conditions and is ideal preparation to protect roads before the arrival of the colder, winter weather.
Laid in two applications on top of the existing road to create a new, smooth surface, the repair can be completed in around 20 minutes, minimising delays and inconvenience for local road users.

The robust nature of the repair is ideal for cul-de-sacs on residential estates, where car turning manoeuvres can prematurely wear out other types of road surfacing.The weather does need to be dry which can lead to last minute changes to the programme, as some repairs may have to be
postponed if it is raining. The full list of streets to be repaired using micro-asphalt is available on the county council’s website at derbyshire.gov.uk/microasphalt

Councillor Charlotte Cupit, cabinet member for Highways Assets and Transport said: “Our one million pound micro-asphalt programme will help us to get weather prepared for the colder, wintry weather by sealing existing road surfaces against the worst of the rain and frost. This is part of our ongoing, three year, £120 million investment in the county’s roads and pavements. “The process is fast, helping to minimise delays for local road users.

“We’ve carefully identified the 124 roads for repair, using feedback from residents and our own surveys, to make sure we target our resources in the most effective way.

“The new surfacing will be much smoother and offer improved skid resistance, providing a safety benefit for local road users. “I’d like to thank people for their patience while we complete these important repairs.”

Leaflets delivered door-to-door and temporary road warning signs will be used to inform residents living in areas where the micro-asphalt repairs will be carried out. The micro-asphalt repair programme is part of the county council’s three year, £120 million investment in roads and pavements across Derbyshire. To help minimise delays and inconvenience for local residents and the county council’s contractors, please remember
to:

 Park cars on a neighbouring street to
avoid any last minute delays to the repair
programme.

 Avoid any sudden braking or steering
manoeuvres on the new surface until it
has fully dried.

 Take care at junctions where the Give
Way and centre line road markings have
been replaced.

 Try to avoid walking on the surface
until it has dried. White spirit can be used
to remove any bitumen from shoes or a
bicycle.

Take extra care driving on the new sur
face until it has filly dried.

The repairs will be completed by Kiely Brothers on behalf of the county council. Subject to weather conditions, the repair programme is expected to be completed in late October.