The micro-asphalt road surface treatment aims to prolong the life of roads, ensuring safer and smoother travel for residents and other road users.

The following roads are scheduled for micro-asphalt treatment:

• Church Avenue, Ampthill
• Sidney Road, Ampthill
• High Street, Clophill
• Verey Road, Dunstable
• Western Way, Sandy
• Mills Walk, Sandy
• Bury Road and Ashdown Road, Shefford
• Maple Drive and Southfields, Shefford

Micro-asphalt is a preventative surface treatment applied over the existing road surface. This method is used before visible signs of damage appear and, by adding this layer, the life of the road can be extended by up to 10 years, delaying the need for more extensive and costly repairs.

Primarily used in residential areas with slower-moving traffic, micro-asphalt treatment minimises future disruptions and ensures road users can enjoy safer journeys. When applied at the right time, it significantly reduces long-term maintenance needs.

Subject to the weather, we aim to carry out works at the above sites by the end of September before completion and the reinstatement of road markings in October.

Councillor John Baker, our Executive Member for Finance and Highways, said:

We are committed to maintaining and improving the condition of our roads across Central Bedfordshire, and doing so in a cost-effective and targeted way. Micro-asphalt treatment is a proactive approach that allows us to extend the life of our roads and ensure a smoother, safer driving experience for residents and other road users.

By carrying out this work now, we can reduce the need for more extensive repairs in the future, minimising disruptions and ensuring the best use of our resources.