Mill Road footway repairs

Message from CBC (below) to residents about footpath work on Mill Road starting on 20 May for two weeks. My main concern is that Mill Road already has a lot of on-street parking and with people unable to get onto their drives (or fearing they can't get off them!) the congestion might get worse. Residents should also be aware that during Amey's last visit there were a number of peremptory requests for cash to finance new 'drop kerbs' with the suggestion that otherwise drives would be enclosed in an undropped kerb. I have highlighted key points in red Highway improvements that are due to start in your area. The resurfacing of the footways on Mill Road will commence on 20 May and is expected to take 2 weeks to complete.  Works are scheduled to take place between 08:00 and 18:00 but on rare occasions may overrun due to circumstances beyond our control.  The above section will be closed as a footway during these hours and will only be opened when it is safe for all users. Vehicles are unable to drive over hot material. Therefore, vehicular access to properties will be restricted at certain times. Pedestrian access will be limited but allowed when safe to do so. Access for emergency vehicles will be allowed at all times. Staff will be available on site throughout these working hours and will be happy to advise on individual restrictions. In order to carry out these works we must ask you to ensure that vehicles are not parked on this affected stretch of carriageway during these hours. Advance warning signs will be in place confirming the start date and expected duration although this is subject to change due to extenuating circumstances. If it is necessary to adjust these details, the warning signs will be altered accordingly. Should you require further information regarding these works then please do not hesitate to contact us during office hours on 0300 300 8049. We apologise for any disruption this may cause and thank you in anticipation of your cooperation. FAQs

Q. Will I still have access to my property? Pedestrian access will be limited due to the nature of the works but will be made available when safe to do so. Q. When can I drive over the new surface? The materials used in our resurfacing are laid at a high temperature and must be allowed to cool before trafficking. If you wish to travel over a freshly laid surface then please check with on site personnel. We would usually expect that normal cars can travel over our new surface in around 1 hour. Although this could increase in summer times with the higher ambient temperatures and will definitely increase for larger vehicles. Our contractors will not open a footway while it is not possible to drive over the new surface, so if the vehicle crossover is open then you should assume that you can use the crossover as normal. Q. Is the new surface safe to walk on? Freshly laid material can hold a higher temperature for several hours after laying and although able to be driven on we would ask you to use caution when walking on the material for 24 hours. Please do not let children play on the new surface for at least 24 hours and be careful when walking any animals over  the surface as their bare feet will be more susceptible to damage or injury on still hot material. Q. Will my bins still be emptied? We have no control over local bin collections so please contact you usual bin collectors for further information. Q. I have a business inside the works. Will clients, customers or deliveries still be allowed access? We will treat all visitors to site the same. If it is safe to do so we will allow access. If possible please arrange deliveries outside our working times. If this is not possible and you need to talk about a specific delivery then you can call the highways helpdesk on the number at the bottom of the first page. Q. I have a carer or helper who comes on a daily basis. Will they be allowed access? As above, we will treat all visitors to site the same and allow access when safe to do so. Please inform any carer or helper of the works so that they can allow a few extra minutes for any delays. If you have any concerns over care for yourself or any other person you know inside the affected area then please call the Highways Helpdesk on the number at the bottom of the first page and we will do everything we can to ensure that all care or help needed is delivered with the minimal disruption possible. Please be aware that working sites can be dangerous places please help us keep your children safe by keeping them away from our works.  (space for signature)