'The scale of what's being delivered right now is huge': Almost 100 miles of Lincolnshire roads improved as major summer programme continues
Almost 100 miles of Lincolnshire roads have already been improved as part of a major summer highways programme aimed at preventing potholes and extending the life of the county's road network.
According to Lincolnshire County Council, crews have treated more than 872,000 square metres of road since early April through its annual surface dressing programme.
The work, often known as ‘chip and tar’, involves applying a specialist binding material to the road surface before covering it with stone chippings which are then compressed into place.
County council bosses say the programme has already improved around 96 miles of road across Lincolnshire and remains on track for completion by mid-June despite some weather-related delays.
Coun David East, executive member for highways at LCC, said: "The scale of what's being delivered right now is huge.
"We're protecting roads across the county in a practical, cost-effective way, and it means smoother journeys now and longer-lasting roads for the future. It's exactly the sort of investment and work being done by highways that makes a real difference to people in their day-to-day travels."
Motorists are being reminded that newly treated roads can initially appear rough, with loose chippings remaining on the surface until sweepers remove excess material and traffic helps bed everything in.
Temporary 20mph advisory limits are often left in place during this process to protect the road surface and reduce the risk of loose stones being thrown up by passing vehicles.
Alongside surface dressing, the county council is also carrying out a major in-situ recycling programme, which rebuilds worn-out roads using existing materials already in place.
Around 8,000 tonnes of road material have already been recycled through the scheme, reducing waste and the need for additional lorry movements.
Further works are planned throughout the summer, including locations in Thorpe St Peter, Kingerby, Norton Disney and Claypole.
The county council says drainage improvements, including grip digging along verges, are also being carried out to help prevent standing water and protect roads from future damage.