Cheshire East Council's highways department has responded to complaints from residents that a recently resurfaced part of Lawton Road in the town centre was below standard.

Councillor Rod Fletcher received complaints about poorly sealed drains, dimples on the road surface and ridges in the road.

Alsager Nub News told here how micro resurfacing was being carried out on part of Lawton Road in Alsager.

Councillor Rod Fletcher emailed Cheshire East Council saying people had complained about the finished product.

However Cheshire East's highways department has responded saying the work is up to standard and needs time to settle down.

A spokesperson said: "We apply a thin layer of bituminous material and aggregate to the surface of the road. This takes about two hours to harden. While the laying process is quick, it is weather-dependent, and rain can cause delays.

"It's normal for a newly micro surfaced road to appear slightly uneven at first, and ironworks such as gullies and manhole covers may seem lower than the surrounding surface. This is expected and does not affect their function.

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"Over the following weeks, traffic and weather will help the surface settle and smooth out, resulting in a more uniform and durable finish. Any ironworks identified as too low will be addressed as part of the follow-up programme.

"Over the next few weeks, the surface will:

• Settle and smooth out as traffic drives over it
• Cure and harden as the emulsion binder fully sets
• Blend in with the existing road for a more uniform appearance

"There's no need to report this to us as a defect'this is an expected part of the process. We appreciate your understanding as the surface naturally improves."

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