More than 760,000 square metres of road, the equivalent of more than 100 football pitches, is being surface dressed.
Highways teams across Leicestershire are in the midst of a £2.7 million summer maintenance programme of ‘surface dressing’.
Leicestershire County Council says that over the next few weeks, drivers will notice the many roads they use are being covered with a layer of chippings.
In total, more than 760,000 square metres of road – the equivalent of more than 100 football pitches are being surface-dressed.
Benefits of surface dressing include:
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Preventing potholes
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Keeping roads waterproof
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Improving road safety
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Reducing fuel consumption for motorists
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Reducing carbon emissions
Councillor Ozzy O'Shea, cabinet member for highways and transport said: “Surface dressing helps improve the condition of our roads across the county, saving the council money by proactively repairing surfaces, which helps to prevent more costly repairs further down the line.
“Working hard to maintain and preserve more than 2,700 miles of road, our expert team ensures that Leicestershire motorists keep moving all year round.
“In our highways’ teams, planning ahead is hugely important - implementing surface dressing every summer helps to increase the lifespan of our roads by up to ten years.
“We thank our teams for working so hard on this operation but we also appreciate the support of residents, who help make our job easier when we work in their local areas.”
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