An update on your local roads

An update on your local roads

Three consecutive La Niña years and two major flood events in 2022 have wreaked havoc on our road system, and our teams are working harder than ever to keep our roads in good condition.

We’ve been out and about actioning pothole requests across Maitland, temporarily adding an extra potholing crew and committing more staff to road repairs.

On top of that, much of the roadwork we do around Maitland is preemptive so we can extend the life of our roads and keep them in good condition for longer.

Rejuvenating, Rehabilitating and Reconstructing 

Did you know that in 2022–23 alone, Council will undertake road rejuvenation works at 189 sites across Maitland?

To rejuvenate roads, we apply a bitumen based spray which replaces lost oils and resins in the existing road, and seals small cracks and imperfections in the surface.

Once complete, the rejuvenation will counter the impacts of the thousands of journeys taken on our roads every year and help future proof our roads for years to come.

That’s in addition to our reconstruction and rehabilitation works across the city. Find out more in our Operational Plan, or follow Maitland City Council on Facebook for updates.