Two roads and three pavements across the Borough are planned to start their repairs and resurfacing throughout December as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2021/22.
A full list of roads set for repairs between April 2021 and March 2022 was released in March 2021 as part of a £5m phase 1, as the council’s highways contractor, Marlborough, will be repairing and re-laying full or stretches of roads and pavements that require immediate attention. The £5m phase 2 programme was announced in July 2021.
Works for the following roads and pavements are planned throughout December:
| Road name | Planned duration of works days/nights | Stretch of road being resurfaced |
|---|---|---|
| Queensway | 06/12/2021 - 09/12/2021 (Nightwork) | From London Road to Victoria Avenue |
| Western Esplanade | 10/12/2021 – 10/12/2021 (Nightwork) | From Genting Casino to public toilets by Shorefield Road |
| Pavement location | Planned start date and duration | Stretch of pavement being resurfaced |
|---|---|---|
| Ronald Park Avenue | 02/12/2021 (45 Days) | Fairfax to A13 London Road |
| Delaware Road | 06/12/2021 (70 Days) | Full Road |
| Fairfax Drive | 10/12/2021 (55 Days) | Full Road |
A full list of the roads and pavements set to be resurfaced in 2021/22 can be found on our website.
Cllr Ron Woodley, cabinet member for transport, asset management and inward investment, said: “I am pleased to see the significant investment this administration has made into our roads and pavements taking shape, with the £10m investment leading to over 100 roads and pavements being resurfaced in this financial year alone.
“We have two roads being resurfaced this month, and three new pavement resurfacing schemes scheduled to start during December.
“We are absolutely committed to improving our roads and pavements to ensure residents and visitors can travel in and around Southend-on-Sea safely, and we will continue to invest in our roads so that they reach the standards this town and future city deserves.”
All road closures will be clearly signposted two weeks before work takes place. All work is dependent on the weather, as crews are not able to lay roads in adverse weather.
How to report a defect
If you are aware of any road defects or roads that need resurfacing or patch work, please report these online via MySouthend.
How we prioritise, repair and resurfacing works
The areas have gone through a strict quality check in line with the council’s procedure, which is based on various risks, and in accordance with the Highways Code of Practice. This procedure considers various items including road and pavement condition, bus routes, key routes, insurance claims made, incidents, and flood risk.