Bitumen Reseal Program
Each year, Scenic Rim Regional Council invests in road resurfacing, and rehabilitation works to help keep our road network safe, reliable and cost-effective to maintain. Prior to resealing, a range of preparation works are generally completed, including pothole repairs, pavement patching and shoulder maintenance. These treatments are designed to address existing defects and provide a sound surface for the new seal.
While Council aims to provide accurate timeframes for works, schedules can change due to factors outside our control, including weather conditions and unforeseen site conditions.
Road safety
The safety of our community, road users and work crews is Council's highest priority.
Slowing down, staying alert, driving to conditions and obeying directions from roadworkers and traffic controllers will help ensure we all get home safely to our families.
Temporary reduced speed limits after the works are completed help keep road users safe and allow the new road surface to settle properly. Please remember to slow down, stay alert and drive to the conditions.
Schedule of upcoming works
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Council resurface our roads?
Roads, like homes, need a protective outer layer to shield them from the elements. This surface layer, known as the wearing course, helps keep water out and protects the road structure beneath.
Water is one of the biggest threats to our road network. It can:
- Worsen existing cracks and potholes.
- Seep through cracks and damage the road base and sub-base underneath.
When the underlying layers of a road become weakened, repairs are significantly more complex, time-consuming and costly.
Resealing is a proactive maintenance treatment that renews the wearing course and helps extend the life of the road. While a road may appear to be in good condition, our engineers often identify early signs of deterioration below the surface that are not yet visible to drivers.
By investing in regular resealing, Scenic Rim Regional Council helps protect the road network, reduce future costly repairs, and keep roads safe, reliable and comfortable for residents and visitors to use.
What is road resealing?
Road resealing or resurfacing is a cost-effective maintenance treatment used to protect the road surface and extend the life of the underlying pavement.
Spray Seal
A layer of bitumen sprayed onto the road surface and covering it with aggregate (crushed stone). The surface is then rolled to embed the aggregate into the bitumen, creating a durable, waterproof layer that improves skid resistance, enhances road safety, and protects the underlying pavement from weather and wear. This treatment helps extend the life of the road and reduces the need for more costly repairs in the future.
What to expect during the works
Will I be able to access my property?
Property access will be maintained during roadworks. You may experience short delays while crews make the area safe and may be escorted through the work zone.
If access restrictions are required, affected residents will be notified in advance. If you require emergency or regular healthcare access, please advise the contractor so appropriate arrangements can be made.
Contractor contact details will be included in the second notification, typically distributed one week before works begin.
Where should I park my car?
Please ensure vehicles, trailers and other equipment are not parked within the work zone when resurfacing works commence. Where possible, park your vehicle in your driveway or on a nearby street outside the work area.
Approximately one week before works begin, you will receive a Notification of Works in your mailbox advising the start date and expected duration of the works.
Vehicles left in the work zone can delay or prevent resurfacing works from being completed, resulting in additional costs and disruption to the community. By moving your vehicle and encouraging neighbours to do the same, you can help ensure these important road improvements are completed safely, efficiently and on schedule.
Will I have to detour around the work zone?
Detours are sometimes in place for through-traffic (motorist who are not accessing their residence). Detour signs will also notify residents of closures or detours. If a detour is in place, please follow signed directions and traffic controllers for your safety and the safety of crews.
What to expect after the works
Why does the road feel rougher after a reseal?
In some instances, the road may feel rougher due to materials used.
A reseal involves the application of new aggregate to the road surface. This results in some loose material being present on the surface for a few weeks while the surface settles and the aggregate is fully embedded. A street sweeper will return to the reseal sites after this initial period to remove any remaining loose stones.
When will line marking happen?
Following the completion of roadworks, line marking will be carried out to restore road markings and help ensure the safe and efficient movement of all road users. This can take up to 7 to 21 days, depending on weather and site conditions.
How long will a resealed road surface last?
A road treated with a reseal is expected to have its useful life extended by approximately 10 to 15 years, depending on traffic volumes, weather conditions, and ongoing maintenance.
Scenic Rim Regional Council generally delivers an annual road resealing program across residential and rural roads during the warmer months of the year. Resealing helps improve skid resistance and road safety, protects the underlying pavement from weather and wear, and extends the life of the road network, reducing the need for more costly repairs in the future.
Why do I have loose stones on my street?
It is normal to see some loose stone on the road after a bitumen seal treatment has been completed.
Spray sealing involves applying a layer of bitumen to the road surface and covering it with aggregate (crushed stone). As traffic travels over the road, the aggregate is pressed into the bitumen to form a durable, waterproof surface.
In the days following a spray seal treatment, some loose stone may remain on the road surface. This is normal. To improve safety and help the new seal bed down correctly, temporary reduced speed limits will be in place until excess aggregate has been swept and the surface has fully settled.
Once the new seal has cured sufficiently, the contractor will return to sweep the road and remove excess aggregate. Sweeping cannot occur too soon, as doing so may damage the new surface. Any small amount of remaining aggregate will continue to bed into the seal over time as vehicles travel over it, creating a smoother finished surface.
Temporary reduced speed limits after the works are completed help keep road users safe and allow the new road surface to settle properly. Please remember to slow down, stay alert and drive to the conditions.
Last updated: 8 October 2026