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Latest News› Surface Dressing Programme 2010Posted on 14 May 2010
SURFACE DRESSING PROGRAMME 2010 - Somerset Highways West Somerset Area
The following roads in your parish will be surfaced-dressed during the current season. The timing as to when each individual road is likely to be treated is only intended as an approximate guide and is very weather dependent. Location: Approximate timing of Treatment: A39 Periton Lane Mid June Porlock Road Mid June The Parks (Whitecross Lane to Parks Lane) Mid June Hopcott Lane Early July Surface dressing is a low cost method of maintenance and is used to waterproof road surfaces which are showing deterioration, prior to the development of potholes or failure of the road structure. The treatment, which also restores skid resistance of the road, has been used extensively for many years in this country and abroad on all types of roads, from minor estate roads to motorways. Until the dressing has stabilised it is essential that the traffic speeds are kept down. Unfortunately, despite warning signs, some vehicles drive too fast causing flying chippings which not only damage the dressing but other vehicles as well. Tight turning, wheel spin or heavy braking can also cause damage to new dressings. Somerset Highways - West Somerset Area www.somerset.gov.uk
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