THE village of Willersey, near Broadway, will have its roads resurfaced this spring as part of a £450,000 improvement scheme from Gloucestershire County Council.

Work will be taking place during April and early May to carry out a process called microsurfacing, which will help prevent potholes by sealing the road surface against water, at the same time improving the road texture for drivers.

To ensure the safety of road users and site crew, the road is likely to be closed while the works take place. Pedestrian access will be maintained and short diversions will be in place.

Microsurfacing uses a mix of water, bitumen, aggregate, cement and a setting compound. This is applied in two separate layers, the first working its way into the voids and cracks to fill depressions and give a uniform surface, ready for the second layer, which is drier and gives a quiet, sealed surface.

Cllr Vernon Smith, cabinet member for highways, said: “Microsurfacing helps us make the most of the county’s roads by extending their useful life, and is an effective way to keep local roads in good condition, preventing damage before it has a chance to occur.

“As well as microsurfacing in urban areas, rural roads are also set to benefit this summer, with a programme of surface dressing being carried out as part of the county council’s investment in maintaining Gloucestershire’s highways.”

Work is highly weather-dependent, so times are likely to change at short notice. For more information, visit gloucestershire.gov.uk/roadmaintenance. Updates will also be posted on @GlosRoads.