Motorists are urged to drive carefully

MOTORISTS in Carmarthenshire are being urged to drive carefully as essential road maintenance works are about to get under way across the county.

Preparation works have started as part of Carmarthenshire Council’s annual road resurfacing which starts next month.

Executive board member for the environment, councillor Hazel Evans, said: “This work prevents water seeping into the road foundation and weakening it, thus reducing the chances of potholes developing, and prolongs the life expectancy of the road.

“It is the most cost-effective method and allows traffic to drive over the newly laid surface almost immediately.

“Following treatment, the skid resistance value of the road surface is restored when the surface was previously smooth or slippery.”

Motorists are being asked to take extra care while the works are being carried out to avoid accidents or damage to their vehicles.

Pedestrians are also advised to take care walking near any newly treated surface.

Councillor Evans added: “Like most highway maintenance works, it does cause disruption to the free flow of traffic, and drivers need to travel slowly on the newly laid surface to prevent chippings being dislodged.

“This is the reason why advisory speed limits are displayed.

“Inconsiderate drivers who travel at speeds above the recommended limit can cause damage to other vehicles, pedestrians and property because of the risk of chippings being thrown up.”

Small delays may be possible and the council apologises for any inconvenience caused whilst the works are carried out.