Road and pavement maintenance works

Network Recovery Plan (road and pavement maintenance)

The Network Recovery Plan (NRP) is Barnet Council's investment programme covering all aspects of Barnet's highways network, from road and pavements to bridges, road marking and crossings.

The aim of the NRP is to maximise the percentage of highway which is treated and ensure their longevity with the available funds. The maintenance programme, which is being delivered by Re on behalf of the Council, saves on costly short-term repairs and means roads and pavements can be used for safe, reliable travel in the long term.

Treatment types

There are a variety of treatment types that we use to improve your roads and pavements.

Road resurfacing (traditional resurfacing)

This is a very effective treatment as it provides complete renewal of the surface. This treatment is used for roads that are in a state of more severe deterioration and require a full replacement.

Resurfacing requires taking off the existing surface of the road before a bitumen layer is laid, followed by a new surface. The depth of the area being treated is dependent on the condition of the road and could comprise several layers of material.

This treatment type is used where the road is found to be in too bad condition for alternative treatment types such as micro-asphalt and it is considered more appropriate to completely re-surface.

Below is a before-and-after example of resurfacing treatment carried out to Hendon Wood Lane EN5.

Pavement treatment types

Works to pavements are carried out in a variety of treatment. The treatment type is chosen based on a number of local factors such as:

• likely of cars parking or driving over the pavements
• whether the site is within a conservation area
• location of trees
• proximity to town centres.

Residential streets (type 3 material)

As agreed at the Environment Committee on the 15 March 2017 (item no.13), the Network Recovery Plan will be using a Micro Asphalt treatment with crossover areas built in small block paving as the preferred treatment type. 

This treatment within residential areas is more flexible to withstand vehicle run over and movement caused by tree routes. This means that it maintains a smoother surface which is safer for residents rather than paving slabs that are more susceptible to cracking and causing trip hazards.

It is illegal to drive onto or over pavements if there is not a designated cross over/dropped kerb. For residents wanting to build a crossover outside their property, please visit the vehicle cross over web page.

Conservation areas and town centres (type 1 material)

In town centres, it is important for us to keep the paving slabs that are in keeping with the area. In conservation areas, if we feel that an alternative treatment type to the paving slabs is most beneficial we will consult with Local ward councillors prior to any works starting.

Road and pavement works

Day works will be conducted between the hours of 8am and 5pm, with any night works taking place between 8pm and 5am; our aim is always that the noisiest work is completed before midnight to minimise disruption.

Please note that the works can be dependent on the weather, please take note of street signs for any last-minute changes.

Advanced warning signs and temporary barriers will be erected, with notices being distributed in the weeks leading up to the works to remind you of expected work times.

Please:

• make note of their approach to your property frontage and ensure your vehicle is parked elsewhere before they arrive
• park your vehicle elsewhere on the day before works begin in order to allow full access to the pavement to carry out the works.

Our contractors are happy to answer any questions to help inform you of their progress as best possible, for anything else please contact the Highways Correspondence Team using the contact details provided below.

Programmed works 2021/22

To be confirmed

Apply to have your kerb lowered or extended prior to planned footway works

For residents wishing to have a new crossover constructed or existing one altered as part of these planned works, visit the crossover web page for further information and applications.

Carriageway resurfacing works 2021/22

To be confirmed

Large scale patching works programme

To be confirmed

Programmed works

You can search your street for live information on programmed or utility works being carried out via Transport for London’s (TFL) London Works page. 

How we choose which road/footway to fix

The list of roads to be treated during the 2021/22 financial year was compiled by identifying roads that are at the early stages of deterioration. The proposed treatment will seal any carriageway cracks and prevent further damage. The list of footways for inclusion in the Year 7 programme was compiled through a prioritisation process that considers professional condition assessments.

Delays

Some of the treatment types that we use are weather dependent and may cause a change to the start date. If a delayed start is required, you will receive a letter to inform you of a revised work start.

Please also take note of the notices put up along your street.  

Lift and shift of vehicles

When works are taking place, full access to pavements and roads is needed. For this reason, residents and road users will be informed of planned start times and when there will be restrictions for road use and for parking.

Residents will receive a letter, the road will have notices and cars will be leafleted in order to target all potential road users.

There may be occasions when some road users will not receive or have sight of these communications and in these cases a lift and shift vehicle to move the cars that remain in the locations in order to complete the works is required.

Lift and shift will not incur a charge to residents but we encourage residents to move their own vehicles.

If you believe your vehicle has been moved please contact the Highways Correspondence Team using the details below who will be able to make necessary enquiries with the scheme Highway Officer. 

Contact us

by calling 0208359 3555, Monday to Thursday 9am to 5:15pm, Friday 9am to 5pm, or by email: HighwaysCorrespondence@Barnet.gov.uk