As part of the Council's Road and Drainage Maintenance Contract, CORDE will be carrying out high shoulder removal along several stretches of road across the district in the coming months.
The 'High shoulder' is the soil and grass build up on the edge of the road, which stops the water getting off the road and into the swale.
This work involves removing the soil and grass build-up adjacent to the road, to allow water to drain from the road surface. Water sitting on the road can cause pavement deterioration so it's important to remove the build up. 
Mown frontages will be treated in the same manner as un-mown ones, but the methodology used generally leaves a neat and tidy edge, which will allow the grass berms to regenerate.
There may be some dust and noise created during the works. This is normal during this type of work, and we will endeavor to keep any inconvenience to a minimum. We thank you in advance for your understanding.
Mandeville Road Mandeville Road, between South Eyre Road and Moffatts Road, from 17 to 19 September. Due to the work blocking both traffic lanes, a road closure will be in place and there will be a detour along Moffatts Road and South Eyre Road. When exiting properties onto Mandeville Road, please look out for the work vehicles, and either travel in the opposite direction or be prepared to stop on the grass berm to allow them past. If you require access to your property while the road is closed, please stop and talk to our staff on site and follow any instructions given, which may include approaching from another direction. |
Plaskett Road Plaskett Road, between Egans Road and Fernside Road, from 17 to 19 September (weather permitting). Due to the work blocking both traffic lanes a road closure will be place. There will be a detour in place via O’Roarkes Road or Easterbrook Road - please follow detour signage. When exiting properties onto Plasketts Road, please look out for the work vehicles, and either travel in the opposite direction or be prepared to stop on the grass berm to allow them past. If you require access to your property while your section of road is closed, please stop, and talk to our staff on site and follow any instructions given, which may include approaching from another direction. |
Mount Thomas Road Mount Thomas Road, between Kennedys Hill Road to Hilcrest Road, from 18 to 20 September (weather permitting). The road will remain open during these works, a Stop/Go will be in place. Delays should be no longer than 5 minutes. When exiting properties onto Mount Thomas Road, please look out for the work vehicles, and either travel in the opposite direction or be prepared to stop on the grass berm to allow them past. If you require access to your property while your section of road is closed, please stop, and talk to our staff on site and follow any instructions given, which may include approaching from another direction. |
Loburn Whiterock Road Loburn Whiterock Road, between Barkers Road and Chapel Road, from 23 September to 2 October (weather permitting). Due to the work blocking both traffic lanes, a road closure will be in place and there will be a detour along Cones Road, Carrs Road and Station Road. When exiting properties onto Loburn Whitrock Road, please look out for the work vehicles, and either travel in the opposite direction or be prepared to stop on the grass berm to allow them past. If you require access to your property while the road is closed, please stop and talk to our staff on site and follow any instructions given, which may include approaching from another direction. |
Oxford Road Oxford Road, between Lehman’s Road and Mount Thomas Road, from 19 to 24 September. Due to the work blocking both traffic lanes a road closure will be place. The Merton/Plaskett/Oxford intersection will remain open for north-south traffic and there will be a detour via Johns Road. When exiting properties onto Oxford Road, please look out for the work vehicles, and either travel in the opposite direction or be prepared to stop on the grass berm to allow them past. If you require access to your property while the road is closed, please stop and talk to our staff on site and follow any instructions given, which may include approaching from another direction. |
Cones Road Cones Road, between Fawcetts Road and Dixons Road. Due to the work blocking both traffic lanes, a road closure will be in place and there will be a detour via Marshmans Road. |
Carrs Road Carrs Road between Cones Road and Makerikeri Road. Due to the work blocking both traffic lanes, a road closure will be in place and there will be a detour via Loburn Whiterock Road. |