Surface Dressing maintenance works in Oxford

Surface dressing is a simple and highly cost-effective method of repairing the road surface, which can prevent much higher and more expensive way to repair carriageways at a later date.

Surface dressing works are undertaken in two phases:

Phase 1

Hot bitumen ‘binder’ is sprayed onto the road, and chippings are then applied and rolled in. The road is then swept several times to remove excessive chippings. The final stage of compacting the chippings into the surface is completed by vehicles movement using the road.

Phase 2

The second stage of the process will take place once the chippings have set in and been swept clean, a bitumen sealer will be applied, this is call lock chip. This seals the chipping in.

Programme (These dates are weather dependant)

The works are programmed from 29 May to 2 June 2026 (phase 1) and 19 to 24 June 2026 (phase 2). Each site will be treated in a single day, subject to any bad weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances.

Brasenose Driftway: 1 - 2 June

Cardinal Close: 1 - 2 June

Corunna Crescent: 1 - 2 June

Crauford Road: 1 - 2 June

Dudgeon Drive: 1 - 2 June

Fanshawe Place: 30 - 31 May

Field Avenue: 30 - 31 May

Hundred Acre Close: 30 - 31 May

Hunter Close: 30 - 31 May

James Wolf Road: 30 - 31 May

Kennedy Close: 30 - 31 May

Lambton Close: 30 - 31 May

Normandy Crescent: 30 - 31 May

Paget Road: 30 May - 1 June

St Bernards: 1 - 2 June

Signage will be displayed prior to works and the road will be closed for around 1- 2 hours.

There will be no on-street parking during this time.

Keeping You Informed

If you think the works will cause you particular problems with access or deliveries or require further information then please telephone or email the appropriate contact below and we will be happy to answer any queries that you may have.

Contact

Highways & Engineering Team, ODS

01865252956

highways@odsgroup.co.uk

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