Five roads and Five pavements across Southend-on-Sea are planned for repairs and resurfacing starting in October as the council continues its £10m highways investment programme for 2022/23.
Works for the following roads are planned throughout October:
| Road name | Planned duration of works – days/nights | Stretch of road being resurfaced |
|---|---|---|
| Cliff Gardens | Starting on 3/10/22 for 3 days | Entire stretch of road |
| The Ridgeway | Starting on 6/10/22 for 7 days | Chalkwell Avenue to Cliff Gardens |
| Leigh Hill | Starting on 17/10/22 for 5 days | Entire stretch of road |
| Grand Drive | Starting on 24/10/22 for 2 days | Entire stretch of road |
| Redcliff Drive | Starting on 25/10/22 for 1 day | Entire stretch of road |
| Pavement Location | Planned duration of works – days/nights | Stretch of pavement being resurfaced |
|---|---|---|
| Esplanade Gardens and Leas Gardens | Starting first week of the month for 41 days | Entire stretch of pavement |
| Pall Mall | Starting third week of the month for 65 days | Entire stretch of pavement |
| Pantile Avenue | Starting second week of the month for 20 days | Norwich Avenue to Lewes Road |
| Lifstan Way | Starting second week of the month for 35 days | Eastern Esplanade to Northumberland Crescent |
A full list of the 47 roads and 54 pavements set to be resurfaced between April 2022 and March 2023 can be found on the council’s website: Highways Improvement Programme – Southend-on-Sea City Council
All road closures will be clearly signposted two weeks before work takes place. All work is dependent on the weather, as crews are not able to lay roads in adverse weather.
Cllr Steven Wakefield, cabinet member for highways, transport and parking, said: “I am pleased to see the significant investment into our roads and pavements continue, with the agreed £10m investment leading to 47 roads and 54 pavements being resurfaced in this financial year.
“We have five roads and pavements scheduled to begin resurfacing during October. In addition to this we are offering our residents a discount for dropped curb installation outside their homes, if the footpath outside the home is being resurfaced.
“We are absolutely committed to improving our roads and pavements to ensure local people can travel in and around Southend-on-Sea safely, and we will continue to invest in our roads so that they reach the standards our new City deserves.”
How to report a defect
If you are aware of any road defects or roads that need resurfacing or patch work, please report these online via MySouthend.
How we prioritise, repair and resurfacing works
The areas have gone through a strict quality check in line with the council’s procedure, which is based on various risks, and in accordance with the Highways Code of Practice. This procedure considers various items including road condition, bus routes, key routes, claims made, incidents, and flood risk.
Photographs of September’s highway resurfacing can be view on Flickr.