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Council's Road Resurfacing Programme Underway

Cheshire West and Chester Council has begun its road resurfacing programme now warmer weather has arrived.

In 2018 the Council's Highways Department will be treating approximately 130,000m² of road surface with a micro asphalt surface treatment. Micro asphalt surface treatment is a road maintenance process which involves laying a thin layer over the top of the existing road to seal the surface and restore grip, thereby extending the active lifespan of the road.

Many of the roads in the Neston area will be treated over the
next few months

The Council's Cabinet Member for Environment, Councillor Karen Shore said: "Undertaking regular and timely maintenance of roads using surface treatments such as micro asphalt is a far more sustainable and cost effective approach as it extends the service life of a road, rather than allowing roads to deteriorate to a poor condition requiring more costly intervention."

Micro asphalt cures quickly and can usually be driven on less than an hour after application. Its ability to reshape and re-profile existing surfaces ensures minor defects, such as small potholes and cracks, are sealed to stop water getting in to cause further damage.

On average, micro asphalt extends the ‘life expectancy' of a road by five to seven years. It as has a much-reduced environmental impact compared to standard resurfacing techniques as it is a non-polluting, cold-applied, zero-emissions material.

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j

At 10:02 on 25th May 2018, j commented:

I wonder if there's any funding left to remove grass verges to make way for parking bays, something needs to be done

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Louise g

At 09:06 on 27th May 2018, Louise g commented:

Hi J, great idea and something ive been keen to do for ages. Sadly its a borough wide issue as many of the older estates were built when people probably had 1 car, or none, and now struggling to cope. the cost to do everything is way outside what we can afford but there may be a good argument to look at individual hot spots in the area. Where were you thinking of in particular?
For now though lets get all those potholes sorted. I would ecourage everyone to report them on line
https://maps.cheshirewestandchester.gov.uk/cwac/faultreporting/

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j

At 22:19 on 29th May 2018, j commented:

Hi Louise
I am thinking the Liverpool road estate in particular Frobisher road with it having a cul de sac which has 2/3 blocks of flats plus the other 3 flats further along the road plus all the house's ,I can't seeing getting any better without some kind of input to be honest,I recently applied for dropped kerb but my application was rejected

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Jan C

At 12:08 on 30th May 2018, Jan C commented:

The parking outside West Vale shops needs some urgent attention, the parking was designed for parallel parking, however everyone drives or reverse in, which means more parking space for everyone but due to the length of the cars also means it reduces the width of the road making it difficult to pass or turn right into Allans Meadow.

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