Why do roads need to be resurfaced?

The seal on a road is like paint on your house - it keeps water out of the structure underneath. Like paint it can break down and start to let water in. The ideal time to resurface a road is just before significant visible damage occurs. Your road may look okay but still need resurfacing to prevent water damaging the underlying layers and potholes forming.

Generally, low volume local roads are resurfaced with chip seal instead of asphalt. The cost of asphalt is approximately five times more than chip seal. Resurfacing with asphalt typically occurs only on main arterial (high volume) roads.

What happens after chip sealing operations?

You will notice loose chip on the road. This is expected, and vehicle traffic will embed the chip down over the next few months. Please maintain the temporary speed limit while it is in place. Driving too fast will flick up loose stone chips. We sweep up the loose chip within a few days of sealing. We will continue to monitor the road and when necessary, return again to sweep up excess loose chip. 

What is bitumen and how do I avoid getting it on my driveway and shoes?

Bitumen is the sticky black substance we use when sealing your road. It binds the asphalt. It is the binder that holds chipseal or asphalt in place. For the first few days after the roadworks avoid stationary turning of your vehicle (by keeping your car moving when you turn the wheel), particularly at your driveway entrance. This helps avoid bitumen being tracked onto properties. It also helps look after the new road surface.

How do I remove bitumen?

We recommend checking shoes before going inside. Also check your driveway, tyres and car. The easiest way to remove bitumen is by using WD-40 Lubricant or CRC and a rag. You can also use turpentine or kerosene.

Why do we work at night?

For some roadworks such as resurfacing, providing access to the area for traffic is difficult, so this work is usually done at night when traffic volumes are lower. 

What causes delays to the work?

This work is very weather dependent because wet conditions and low temperatures affect the materials used. If the weather is unfavourable, the work will be done on the next available day. Sometimes delays occur due to plant and material issues or other jobs. Please be patient with our team who work hard to ensure works are completed on time.

How long will the work take?

Our works are weather dependant but we endeavour to finish our work efficiently. Each job will have a different time frame. Please visit the specific works page for estimated length:

Mount Maunganui
Tauranga City
Papamoa

Will I still be able to access my property?

Residents will always be able to enter and exit their properties, however we ask for patience as we move our people and machinery around. Please listen to the instructions from our traffic management team.

When will the line marking be redone?

This will be completed a few days after the works.  

What if it is rubbish collection day?

Please take your bin out as normal; we work with the rubbish company to ensure your bins are still emptied. 

Who do I contact if I have concerns or queries?

Please let us know as early as possible either by contacting Fulton Hogan or Tauranga City Council. Please visit the contact us page for contact details.

How loud are the works expected to be?

The noise depends on which job we are undertaking but we take every effort to mitigate noise pollution. However, you can expect shaking and beeping from reversing trucks.

You can direct questions to our team on the ground or call the council using the number on the contact us page.

What should I do if there are potholes on my road or a sign is down?

Please call the Tauranga City Council on 07 577 7000

Mowing and Vegetation

Fulton Hogan are one of the several contractors who undertake Routine Mowing in Tauranga. This is run on a 4-6 week schedule. Berms are generally the Owner/Occupier’s responsibility, however, there are certain instances in which Contractors maintain berms.