Maintenance Programmes

The Council aims to reduce the need for roading repairs by performing routine maintenance programmes throughout the city. As part of this, the Council produces an annual programme of scheduled roading repair work.

Current Road Works

For the weekly road work updates, see:

Current Road Works and Closures

2011/12 Scheduled Road Works

If there's road repairs scheduled for your street, we'll send you a letter nearer the time detailing the hours and duration of work.

You can use the map below to identify those roads scheduled for repair.

Any highlighted lengths of road on the map in which planned projects are shown are an approximate location only.

Alternatively, you can refer to this list:

Roading Maintenance Programme 2011/12 (238Kb PDF)

Note:
The schedule of repairs can be changed without notice.

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More Information

Kai Chan
Transport Assets Programme Coordinator

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How Maintenance Work is Planned

The Council uses the following process to make sure all roads and footpaths are checked for necessary repairs:

• Annual survey - a qualified engineer surveys the condition of all roads (except for private roads) and footpath in Wellington.
• Computer analysis - road defects are analysed and a draft maintenance job list is created.
• Verification - a roading engineer checks the information and decides on the best solution for each improvement project.
• Scheduling - consultation with service authorities who regularly do their own utility works to make sure there are no potential conflicts. Based on the factors above and on the Council's budget, roads and footpaths are scheduled for maintenance.

Road Treatment Types

• Chip sealing - for skid resistance and waterproofing road surfaces.
• Slurry sealing - to fix irregular surface textures.
• Asphalt paving - used on high-traffic roads or where roughness exceeds acceptable levels.
• Crack sealing - prevents water from getting into cracks, and below road surfaces.

Creating a new kerb, channel and footpath

Kerbs & Channels

Maintaining kerbs and channels ensures efficient water run-off from the road, and better stormwater management.

These repairs are coordinated with other road and footpath maintenance programmes.

Street Cleaning & Road Reserves

The Council performs regular street cleaning, graffiti removal, litter collection and vegetation maintenance on banks.

Roading Quick Facts

The Council maintains:

• 68,954km of road surface
• 872km of footpaths
• over 21,500 traffic and street signs
• over 17,000 street lights.

Related Links

• Fix It - Repair Request Form
• News Release - 10.01.12
• Signage and Postering
• Wellington Traffic Webcams - NZ Transport Agency website

Department Details:
Transport Group