Halswell Junction Road resurfacing

Unfortunately, after the recent resurfacing works were completed in early 2025, it became evident that the road was not holding up in several areas and required further work. This was identified through both contractor and Council Quality Assurance (QA) checks, and we’ve also heard concerns from the community.

We’ve been working hard with our contractor to plan an efficient programme that completes the project scope and addresses all areas needing remedial work. In particular, we’ll be fixing various types of bumps and slumps in the road.

Vibration concerns

These uneven road surfaces can cause unpleasant vibrations to houses from traffic. Various other factors can also contribute to vibrations – from redundant pipes to poor ground conditions under houses – and, unfortunately, resurfacing doesn't always address these.

Together with our contractor, we’re focused on ensuring the work is brought up to our quality standards, with a surface that’s as smooth as possible. We anticipate this will significantly reduce the identified vibrations and eliminate the road surface as a contributing factor to any pre-existing vibrations.

We are packaging all final road works into one programme and one traffic management plan to minimise the period of disruption to residents and road users.

This will include:

• Remedial work: This work focuses on addressing the vibration issues and involves both rework – correcting or improving previous repairs – and a small amount of new scope to address unworked areas.  
• Planned work: The final phase of planned work involves a microsurfacing treatment at the following two roundabouts:
  • Wigram Road and Whincops Road roundabout.
  • Hamill Road and Alvaston Drive roundabout.

Microsurfacing treatment

Unlike the rest of the road’s surface, which is chipsealed, these roundabouts have an existing asphalt surface. This involves a different reseal process, using a microsurfacing treatment that will create a waterproof seal to enhance the durability of the road, reducing the risk of potholes forming.

This treatment requires specialist resources, which have become available for the upcoming work programme. 

Some prep work will also be done at these locations to ensure that the road is level, such as where service boxes are sitting lower in the road’s surface, and that any cracks are repaired before the treatment is completed.

Where we are working

Use of asphalt for remedial work

We’re focused on ensuring the road is as smooth as possible. For this reason, all remedial work will be done with asphalt rather than chipseal, with any rework being done at the contractor’s cost and additional scope covered by the Council.

Under-road strengthening using trenching is required for these asphalt repairs to ensure the road is strong enough to take the weight of the asphalt and traffic.

Thanks to everyone who raised a service request through Council channels (online, by phone, in person, or on our Snap Send Solve app). We have been in touch with you about the outcome of these requests. We’ve also taken action on concerns raised with the local Councillor.

The concerns we've heard from the community have included both issues that the Council and/or contractor can take actions to resolve and issues out of our control.

Vibrations

The most common concern has been regarding vibrations experienced by residents on Halswell Junction Road as a result of the recent resurfacing works. Resolving this issue is a primary focus of the upcoming work. More information about this can be found in the two drop-down sections above.

Traffic noise

The larger size of the chip we used for last year’s pre-seal repairs helped to keep them strong over winter but also contributed to an increase in traffic noise. When we resealed the road this year, we used the smallest size of chip, which helps to reduce this. Additionally, our work to reduce vibrations will also resolve associated noises.

Loose chip

We know that loose chips can be problematic, which is why contractors are required to clear them up after completing work. Often, as the chip settles, it needs to be cleared again. This is a normal part of the process, and we monitor it closely.

Duration of works

We want to acknowledge the community’s concerns about the long duration of these works and the disruption it’s brought to the area. We’re sorry about this and are working hard to ensure the final phase of work is completed efficiently and to a high standard, so we can be out of your way. 

Speeding

Issues with speeding vehicles are a matter for the police, and we encourage you to call their non-emergency phone line 105 to report any concerns. It’s a free nationwide service available 24/7. 

Volume of traffic/trucks

The volume of traffic, particularly heavy vehicles, is a result of increased development in Halswell. This road is an important northbound arterial route through the area for both general and industrial traffic, which is why we prioritized it for maintenance. Extra cars on the road is a citywide issue caused by our growing population, but ensuring roads are well-maintained can help.