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Extra roads to be resurfaced in Gloucestershire

Before the end of the financial year Gloucestershire County Council will resurface five additional roads thanks to a funding boost.

An additional £1 million has been allocated to this year's resurfacing programme, in line with the council's commitment to continue improving Gloucestershire's roads.

Five roads have been selected from across the county. They were identified as priority areas for resurfacing next year and the additional funding has enabled them to be brought forward into this year's schedule. This in turn also allows extra roads to take their place and be added to the programme for 2025/2026.

1. High Street, Lydney. Work started January 20 and is scheduled to take place at night until February 3 (excluding weekends).

2. A433 Tetbury Road, Coates. Work scheduled to take place from March 6-12.

3. A435 Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings. Work scheduled to take place from March 18-25.

4. Alfred Street, Gloucester. Work scheduled to take place from March 24-31.

5. A40 Golden Valley Westbound Arle Court to Slip road. Completed during November 2024.

Planned work dates can be subject to changes due to adverse weather conditions and other factors. Details will be provided on the council's website: https://www.gloucestershire.gov.uk/resurfacing/

The council is on track to complete the resurfacing or surface dressing of up to 176 roads during this financial year, including the five additional roads. The council is also using innovative technology to maximise the efficiency of pothole repairs. A Roadmender uses recycled tyres to cover and seal damaged patches of road and a spray injection patching machine works at twice the speed of a conventional pothole repair team.

Since April 46,191 potholes have been fixed and a further 25,729 repairs have been carried out by Find and Fix teams who proactively search for and repair smaller potholes before they develop into safety hazards.

Cllr Stephen Davies, Leader of Gloucestershire County Council, said "I'm delighted we're adding additional roads to our resurfacing plan of action which will make a real difference to local communities who use those roads on a regular basis.

"Improving our roads is a top priority. That's why we're continuing to roll out and build upon our £100 million investment in resurfacing and better journeys for Gloucestershire."

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