Roadworks Update – Surface Dressing Preparation Works in Trowell
Published: 3 July 2026
Trowell Parish Council has been notified by Via East Midlands, on behalf of Nottinghamshire County Council, that preparation works for this year’s Surface Dressing Programme will shortly be taking place on a number of roads within Trowell.
Surface dressing is a planned highway maintenance treatment designed to protect road surfaces, improve skid resistance and extend the life of the road. By carrying out preventative maintenance, more extensive repairs can often be avoided in the future.
What to expect
The programme is completed in several stages:Preparation Patching
Damaged sections of the road surface will be repaired and prepared before surface dressing takes place. During this stage, road studs may also be removed. These works are generally undertaken under night-time road closures to help minimise disruption.Surface Dressing
A layer of bitumen emulsion and stone chippings is applied to the road surface. These works are normally carried out during the day and roads may be closed for short periods while the treatment is being applied.Surface Dressing Encapsulation
Once the initial treatment has been completed, a further layer of bitumen emulsion is applied to lock the stone chippings into place and seal the road surface.Road Markings and Road Stud Installation
The final stage of the programme involves reinstating road markings and reflective road studs, completing the maintenance process.Please be aware
As surface dressing is weather dependent, planned dates may change if conditions are unsuitable. Nottinghamshire County Council updates the programme on a daily basis throughout the works. For the latest information, including an explainer video about the surface dressing process, please visit: www.nottshighways.co.uk/surfacedressing Trowell Parish Council will continue to share updates affecting our community as further information becomes available from Via East Midlands and Nottinghamshire County Council.