MOTORISTS will see a number of roads being resurfaced across town centres in Tameside in the coming weeks.
It’s part of a planned programme of works aimed at improving road conditions, reducing the risk of potholes and preventing long-term problems.
Tameside Council says the focus this year is on central locations and there are plans to potentially move to surrounding areas next year.
Contractors will be working across the borough for up to 12 weeks, according to a spokesperson for the local authority.
They added that the council’s annual programme of highway maintenance targets roads “identified as being in a poor condition following mechanical surveys and regular inspections”.
Funded through a capital grant from the government, the resurfacing involves layers of a worn-out road surface being removed and replaced with new material – a treatment which helps to prevent potholes and extends the carriageway’s life.
The authority also says it’s continuing to repair potholes that “meet the council’s criteria”, adding that over 9,000 potholes were filled last year following regular inspections or reports from the public.
Councillor Stephen Homer, Executive Member for Towns, Transport and Connectivity, said: “This investment in our roads will help reduce congestion and disruption caused by unexpected pothole repairs. By tackling the worst-affected areas now, we’re making the network safer and more reliable for all road users.
“The summer months offer the best conditions for resurfacing with lower rainfall reducing the risk of delays.”