Road resurfacing

Why do we resurface our roads?

Roads are an important part of our city, not only for vehicles, but also for cyclists. Providing a smooth, safe road surface for all users is essential from a service level expectation and also for safety by ensuring the surface is free of defects and has a high level of grip.

Many of the roads in West Torrens were built a long time ago, and the underlying pavement material is typically long-lasting and will serve our city for many more years to come, so having a high-quality seal, free of potholes and cracks, helps ensure it achieves its full life.

What will the works involve?

Before we resurface a road, we typically reconstruct sections of kerb where it has lifted due to tree roots or been damaged by vehicles. This ensures that we remove areas where water can't flow and prevents nuisance ponding and protects the integrity of the seal and pavement.

Kerb works can occur as far as 6 to 9 months ahead of resurfacing the road, however sometimes it may be earlier. When works affect you, we'll keep you updated on timing via notification letters.

Road resurfacing involves removing the existing asphalt surface by profiling (sometimes referred to as milling) to the desired depth. The profiled asphalt is then taken back to the contractor’s yard where it can be incorporated into future asphalt seals on our roads as Recycled Asphalt Product (RAP).

Typically, the thickness of a new asphalt seal will be around 40-50mm thick, and consist of approximately 30% recycled asphalt product as well as crumb rubber bitumen made from 20% waste tyres to improve the asphalt’s performance.

What will be the impact on access to my property?

 While we try to minimise the impact to residents, unfortunately some inconvenience may occur, such as:

• The road will likely be closed during works.
• Access to properties will be limited for short periods of time, during works hours however the road will be opened upon the completion of works each night.
• Generally works occur between 7am and 6pm Monday to Saturday.
• Works may involve considerable noise, including horns and reversing beeping to keep workers and the community safe.

When construction works are occurring, your street is a worksite and everyone's safety is important. Take care and listen to construction crews who are approachable and willing to help. Alternatively, please call the contact person listed in the letter that is provided to your household.

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