Surface dressing is due to take place at over 60 sites across Kirklees this the summer.
Highways inspections have identified priority roads across the district that require surface dressing, a long-term preventative treatment that stops water getting below the surface of the road and prolongs the life of the highway for up to 10 years. The treatment seals and improves the surface texture. It’s an efficient, effective and economic method that reduces long-term disruption and keeps our highway networks on the move.
Councillor Tyler Hawkins, Cabinet Member for Highways and Waste said:
“Residents often approach Councillors to discuss the state of the roads in Kirklees. Whilst we’re not able to resurface every road in the district, we have prioritised those which have been waiting the longest or are on busier routes in urgent need of repair.
“We are dedicated to investing in our highways network, improving our roads and keeping people on the move, supporting safer smoother journeys for all, whether that’s on public transport, bicycle or motor vehicle within our limited available budgets.
“I understand roadworks can be frustrating, but we aim to keep disruption to a minimum and I would like to thank everyone in advance, for their patience.”
Traffic management
For work to be carried out safely and efficiently, some roads will be closed whilst the process takes place. Details of road closures and diversions are on one.network. Once completed, the road will be reopened with traffic calming measures until the aggregate chippings are embedded.
Throughout the works, manhole covers, and rainwater gullies may be adjusted, and road markings will be replaced at a later date.
Roads included in the programme
Roads included in the surface dressing programme are:
- A629 Penistone Road
- A635 Barnsley Road
- A636 Wakefield Road
- A643 Lindley Moor Road
- A644 Huddersfield Road
- B611 Church Street
- B611 Knowl Road
- B611 Scar Lane
- B6117 Hostingley Lane
- B6123 Mayman Lane
- B6124 Soothill Lane
- C524 Hick Lane
- C524 Wellington Street
- Aldonley
- Ashbrow Road
- Ashwood Close
- Bridge Street
- Burfitts Road
- Burfitts Road
- Clough Lane
- Commercial Street
- Coppice Drive
- Cromarty Drive
- Cross Gate Road
- Dean Brook Road
- Dunbottle Lane & Church Lane
- Flash Lane & Shillbank Lane
- Grange Road
- Grasmere Road
- Greenfield Avenue cul-de-sac
- Hall Bower Lane
- Havelock Street
- Hill Street
- Hollins Glen
- Jeremy Lane
- Kentmere Avenue
- Kings Head Road
- Kitson Hill Road
- Langdale Avenue
- Liversedge Hall Lane
- Long Hill Road
- Low Mill Lane
- Lydgate Drive
- Moor End Road and Yew Green Road
- Moorside Avenue
- Oak Tree Road
- Row Gate
- Rowley Lane
- School Lane
- Station Lane
- Stockerhead Lane
- Thirlmere Avenue
- Thornhill Avenue
- West Park Street
Some diversion routes and road closures will be in place, with warning signs in advance of any works. All details are listed on one.network.