137 Bristol roads set to close in the coming weeks for surface dressing works - here's what you need to know

From April 7, 137 roads across 25 Bristol wards will have surface dressing treatment to prolong the life of the roads and prevent damage from water and UV lights.

The process includes the following three stages which will be carried out on different days and are dependent on weather conditions:

1) Applying the surface dressing - a layer of bitumen is sprayed onto the road surface, followed by a layer of stone chippings.

2) Spraying the road with bitumen - this step helps to prevent loss of the stone chippings and provides a protective seal.

3) Painting the road markings - once the surface dressing has settled, road markings are repainted.

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Roads will be closed to apply the surface dressing - which normally takes around two hours - and roads must be cleared of all parked vehicles for stages one and two of the works.

There may also be some restrictions for the final marking face.

Signs will be put up to inform residents and road users about any upcoming works and and vehicles left on the road will be towed away to a nearby street.

Surface dressing all 137 roads is expected to take approximately two months to complete, although the road marking stage may take longer.

The following roads are set to have surface dressing treatment:

Councillor Ed Plowden, Chair of the Transport and Connectivity Committee, said: “We are investing over £2 million to prolong the serviceable use of 137 roads across the city. By using lifecycle modelling, we can prioritise areas to get the best possible value for money.

“Surface dressing is a highly effective method that not only extends the lifespan of roads but also enhances safety for all users.

“We understand that the road closures are inconvenient, but these short-term disruptions will result in long-term benefits for everyone. I’d like to thank everyone in advance for your patience while we work to maintain our city’s road infrastructure.”