Work to improve the condition of the city’s roads continues next week with the start of our summer resurfacing and treatment programme.
34 roads covering more than 126,000 square metres will be treated or completely resurfaced in the next few months.
A further 18 roads will have cracks and other road damage repaired.
The resurfacing and treatment programme is part of the £8.8 million we’ll be spending in 2026/27 on making our roads and pavements better, safer and more accessible from funding granted by the Department for Transport.
Cllr Trevor Muten, Cabinet member for Transport and City Infrastructure said: “Our ongoing work to improve the city’s roads will make journeys better, safer and smoother, fixing roads that have fallen into an unacceptable condition following years of underinvestment.
“We know potholes and other damage can be frustrating, which is why delivering better roads is a priority for us.
“Because of changes made to how funding is allocated, we now know what we’ll be receiving for transport and maintenance from the Department for Transport for the next 4 years.
“This is more funding than before. Using the objectives set out in Our City Transport Plan, it means we’re better able to plan and prepare for the future, improving travel transport for everyone.”
The resurfacing work will begin with treating 23 roads with a layer of microasphalt.
This makes the surface smoother, skid-resistant and watertight and can extend the life of the road by around 10 years, reducing the need for ongoing pothole repair.
Shirley Drive in Hove (pictured below) was one of the roads given the microasphalt treatment last summer.
Picture: Shirly Drive was given a microasphalt treatment last year
Work will start with Fonthill Road on Wednesday 1 July before moving onto Montpelier Road and Denmark Terrace later in the week.
Read more about our resurfacing programme.
A further 11 roads, including a large section of the busy Lewes Road, will be completely resurfaced, meaning the existing surface is removed to the required depth before being reinstated with new material.
18 more roads will receive what’s known as machine patching. It’s a process used to repair damaged sections of a road surface, such as structural damage or cracks. It involves repairing small areas to restore the road's integrity and improve its condition.
Work on a new active travel scheme between Hove and Portslade is scheduled to begin later this year following the latest consultation stage.
We’ve stepped up our action to repair the city’s roads and pavements.
Work is scheduled to begin on Wednesday 18 March on a new bus and cycle lane designed to make journey times more reliable, improve safety and traffic flow, and reduce congestion on a key route into the city.