FORTY-ONE roads in Dorset will be closed as three months of resurfacing works are due to begin.
Surfacing works around the Dorset Council area are taking place over the next three months to extend the life of urban residential roads.
Works will primarily take place in Weymouth, Wyke Regis and Crossways.
More than 20 roads in Weymouth will be closed as part of the works starting on Monday, March 4 and are expected to be completed by Wednesday, March 13.
Kiely Bros are carrying out the work on behalf of the council, which is due to finish by mid-March, weather-permitting.
They will then commence the 2024 financial year programme, which is due to be completed by mid April.
Affected households are provided with a leaflet before the works start.
The treatment, known as microasphalt surfacing, extends the life of the road.
A spokesperson for Dorset Council said: "It is a cost-effective method for worn, but not structurally failing, roads. It also adds reinforcement to the existing surface, removing minor imperfections and sealing the road to prevent water getting through.
"This microasphalt programme is part of Dorset Council’s regular maintenance strategy for its roads, maintaining condition and preventing or repairing potholes.
"Due to the equipment size and number of vehicles used to carry out the work, roads are closed for the treatment to be carried out.
"Road closures are from 8am to 5pm. Onsite team members are available to address residents’ queries.
"Advance notice signs are displayed before the start of work. The signs contain contact information
"Residents are asked to not park vehicles on the road/verges when the work is due to start: ‘No parking’ boards will be erected 2-3 days in advance."
Roads which will be included in the resurfacing works are:
Laburnum Way, Gillingham
New Close, Bourton
Mill Rise, Bourton
Mill Lane, Bourton
Horsecastles Lane / St Catherines Way, Sherborne
Flaxfield Road, Beaminster
Margaret Place, Dorchester
Manor Way, Dorchester
Spring Gardens, West Knighton
Moynton Close, Crossways
Hurricane Close, Crossways
Airfield Close, Crossways
Combe Way, Crossways
Spitfire Close, Crossways
Old Farm Way, Crossways
Briars End, Crossways
Edgon Close, Crossways
Marley Close, Weymouth
Blenheim Road (Spur), Weymouth
Blenheim Road, Weymouth
Stirling Road, Weymouth
Clarendon Avenue, Weymouth.
Greenway Close, Weymouth
Greenway Road, Weymouth
Westbourne Road, Weymouth
Moorside Close, Weymouth
Reed View Close, Weymouth
Arlington, Weymouth
Beaulieu, Weymouth
Farm Close, Weymouth
Field Barn Drive, Weymouth
Marina Gardens, Weymouth
Courtauld Drive, Weymouth
Belfield Park Drive, Weymouth
Belfield Close, Weymouth
Buxton Close, Weymouth
Lydwell Close, Weymouth
Broughton Crescent, Wyke Regis
South Road, Wyke Regis
Marlborough Avenue, Wyke Regis
High Street, Wyke Regis
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