Current road maintenance
Heavy patching works
Heavy patching involves removing the road surface and breaking up the old pavement using specialised machinery. A binder is added to strengthen the base, then watering and compacting the area. A new surface seal, either asphalt or spray seal is applied to complete the repair. Heavy patching may also involve removing the damage section of the road and filling it with a layer of asphalt that is 50mm to 100mm thick to fix the problem.
| Date Scheduled | Location |
|---|---|
| Tuesday 1 July | Seaham Road, Seaham |
| Thursday 3 to Friday 4 July | Brocklesby Road, Medowie |
Resurfacing Roadworks
A road is resurfaced when the existing surface starts to deteriorate with age and crack. The treatment is placed directly on top of the old surface to keep it watertight and prevent more extensive road failures. A range of treatments are available, with the most common being a stone chip bitumen seal or a smoother asphalt concrete surface.
| Week Scheduled | Location |
|---|---|
| Monday 30 June to Friday 4 July |
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Planned out of hours Roadworks - March to May 2025
M1 Pacific Motorway extension to Raymond Terrace - Black Hill to Tomago
Construction work is continuing on the 10-kilometre section of the M1 extension from Black Hill to Tomago.
This includes earthworks, relocation of utilities, temporary pavement and bridge construction. Work activities will require the use of machinery that generates noise, light and vibration.
Measures have been put in place to minimise the impact this will have on those in the area.
How will night works affect you?
Road works involve the use of noise generating machinery. We make every effort to minimise noise by completing noisier activities earlier in the night and turn off machinery and vehicles when they are not in use.
Traffic changes
There can be temporary traffic changes to make sure that our work zones are safe. Lane closures and a 40km/h speed limits are in place during work hours which may affect your travel times. We ask that you please keep to speed limits and follow the direction of any traffic controllers and signs.
Spotted a road that needs fixing?
Our crews are out and about inspecting roads to keep them safe and well maintained. However, we can’t be everywhere at once. Our dedicated crews are working hard to inspect and maintain our roads, but we need your help. If you spot a pothole or road issue, please let us know by using the Report Request and Apply online or contacting our friendly team at 4988 0255.