Why reseal?
The seal on a road is like paint on your house - it keeps water out of the structure underneath. Like paint, the seal breaks down over time and starts to let water in.
When the surface of a road starts to break down it is time to reseal. The ideal time to reseal is just before any damage occurs, so your road may still look to be in good condition. We aim to keep it that way.
What is the process for resealing roads?
- Minor repairs are carried out prior to resealing
- Hot bitumen is sprayed and stone sealing chips are spread and rolled in
- Excess sealing chips are swept away and new road marking is painted
- Additional sweeping may follow in the next six months
Staying safe
For your own safety, the safety of the workmen and to protect the new seal, please observe the speed limit.
Even when there is no activity at the site if there are warning signs in place, please take care as the carriageway may be prepared for the reseal or the reseal recently completed. The signs will not be removed until the surplus chip has been lifted and the road markings reinstated.
The new seal remains susceptible to damage for many weeks after the reseal. Care is needed to ensure there isn't any sharp turning of heavy vehicles, strong acceleration, etc. as these actions will cause damage to the new seal.
- The workers will be doing everything possible to make sure this work is completed safely but you can help by:
- standing well back from the action and following any directions from the workers
- warning your children of the dangers and making sure they take care
- keeping pets away from the area while the work is in progress
