A major programme of new road improvements to help prevent potholes from forming in the future is taking place on roads across Luton throughout the summer.
This work will combine different preventative maintenance techniques with extensive resurfacing, to repair roads in poor condition and fill in more potholes than ever.
Surface treatments will be completed as quickly as possible, with the aim of minimising disruption to traffic.
Councillor Javed Hussain, Deputy Executive Leader and Portfolio Holder for Highways and Sustainable Development, said: “It is vital that we strike a balance between reactive and proactive road repairs so we can fix the roads in poor condition but also keep more of our roads in good condition for longer, and that is what this programme of maintenance is all about.”
The council is using a range of techniques to maintain and extend the life of local roads. Surface dressing restores and seals road surfaces in a single process, improving skid resistance and protecting against frost and water damage, which helps prevent potholes.
Asphalt rejuvenation treats weathered roads to stop cracks and potholes forming, extending the surface’s lifespan. Asphalt preservation is a preventative method that delays resurfacing, protects against water damage and helps stop potholes developing. Micro-asphalt seals and improves existing surfaces, enhancing safety and delaying the need for major repairs.
Surface treatments help protect and preserve newer road surfaces, extending their life span and preventing potholes from forming. They also support Luton’s carbon reduction commitments, being 90 per cent more carbon efficient than traditional treatments. Some of these treatments can extend the life of a road by more than 10 years.
