A major £3 million road maintenance programme is currently under way across Leicestershire, aimed at preventing cracks and potholes from forming on the county’s highways.
Leicestershire County Council confirmed that the project has already seen surface treatments applied to more than 770,000 square metres (over 8.2 million square feet) of roads in recent months. The process involves laying a layer of bitumen followed by stone chippings, which are then pressed into the surface using rollers.
According to officials, the treatment typically extends the life of the road surface by around 10 years.
“By taking action now, our highways teams can carry out preventative repairs that will save time and money in the long term,” said Councillor Charles Whitford, the cabinet member for transport. He also expressed gratitude to motorists for their patience during temporary road closures while the work is carried out.
So far, roads in Hinckley, Coalville, and surrounding villages in the west of the county have been treated. The programme is expected to be completed by September.
In total, approximately 11,500 tonnes of chippings will be laid on county roads. The council says the work will make surfaces more resistant to weather-related damage, particularly during the winter months.
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