Resurfacing Works in The Close on 23rd March

When KCC plan to carry out the work and how long it will take

This is to let you know that, as part of the on-going maintenance and improvement of the highway network,

Kent County Council will be working to improve the road surface of The Close.

These road surface improvement works are programmed to start on the 23rd March 2018 and should take 1 day

to complete. These activities will be undertaken during a working window between the hours of 08.30 – 17.00

This type of work can be affected by bad weather, so if it is not possible for us to carry it out at this time, we

will arrange a new date and let you know via a letter drop to your home. We will also put up signs along the

road before we start showing the date we plan to start work.

During these essential works it will be necessary to close the road completely so that we can carry out the

works safely for both the workforce and road users. Access will be maintained where possible.

What we plan to do

We are going to use a product called ‘Micro-Asphalt’ to improve the road surface. Micro-Asphalt is quick to

apply, which means less disruption to road users, residents, local businesses and the emergency services. It

is a cost effective way of prolonging the life expectancy of the road before any major repair works are required.

It also benefits from having a low carbon footprint.

Micro-asphalt is applied cold, in fluid form directly onto the existing road, in two 8mm thick layers, that seal the

surface to prevent water penetration, restore texture and improve skid resistance. The first layer is rolled in

order to achieve a compact surface on which to lay the top layer. The top layer can be rolled depending on the

site requirements but this is not always the case as we want the stones to remain proud of the bitumen whilst it

cures to give texture to the new surface; this influences skid resistance and durability. Generally the

embedment of the stone on the top surface is aided by the movement of vehicles, which are much lighter.

Generally within 14 days of completing the works the road markings will be reinstated and within 8 weeks the

ironworks (road drain covers, manhole covers etc.) will be adjusted to suit the new surface.

Further Information on this treatment process

Further information on Micro Surfacing, including a short video presentation, can be found on our website at

www.kent.gov.uk/roads-and-travel/what-we-look-after/roads/road-resurfacing/types-of-resurfacing.

Alternatively this video can be found on YouTube by searching for ‘Kent County Council Micro Surfacing’.

How you can help

It is inevitable that residents and businesses near the works will experience some disruption, but we will try to

keep these to a minimum. Any pavements will remain open at all times, but vehicle access to properties will

need to be restricted for a short period while work is carried out in front of each property. If you have any

particular access needs, please let the workforce on site know.

We need your help to make sure the work is done as quickly as possible and to the best possible quality.

If your vehicle is usually parked on the carriageway, please make sure you park it somewhere else

away from the site whilst the works are carried out, so the road is clear for us to resurface.