Canning Street Road Resealing
The City of Launceston will oversee road surface resealing works on Canning Street, between Bathurst Street and Wellington Street, to be completed over one night. The works will be carried out by Fulton Hogan on behalf of the City of Launceston.
| Street |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
General Working Hours |
| Canning Street |
Thursday, 7 May 2026 - 6pm |
Friday, 8 May 2026 - 6am |
6pm to 6am each night |
Please note that scheduled dates are weather dependent and may change. If postponed, works will be rescheduled to the next suitable night.
During working hours, you may notice increased noise from machinery, as well as additional lighting in the area to support night works. While we will make every effort to minimise disruption, some disturbance is unavoidable. We appreciate your patience and understanding while these essential works are carried out.
Road Closure: During working hours, Canning Street, between Bathurst Street and Wellington Street, will be closed to non-local traffic, with detours in place. Access to properties within the closure zone will be maintained, however short delays may occur. Traffic controllers will be on site to assist.
Parking Restrictions: To support the works, please ensure no vehicles are parked on the street between 6pm and 6am on scheduled nights. On-street parking may resume outside of these hours.
What is involved in a road reseal?
The road resealing process involves removing the asphalt surface through a method called "milling" and then applying a new layer of asphalt.
In some cases, we overlay the existing asphalt surface with a new layer.
Although it typically takes just a few days to reseal a road, the benefits are long-lasting, with surfaces lasting up to 20-30 years, depending on usage.
Why do we reseal roads?
The City of Launceston's road resealing program is a form of preventative maintenance. As a road surface ages, it becomes brittle and cracks, allowing water to seep into the base layers, which can cause potholes and pavement failures, eventually leading to costly and disruptive road reconstructions.
Resealing is a cost-effective and faster method of repairing roads before they require major intervention.
How are roads chosen to be resealed?
The City of Launceston's four-year road reseal program was developed using data from a recent road network condition assessment carried out by a professional third-party contractor.
Roads included in this program were prioritised based on their condition ratings, the age of the road assets, their location according to the road hierarchy, and asset grouping.
Figure 1: Canning Street reseal area
Location
Canning Street (Bathurst Street to Wellington Street), Launceston 7250 View Map
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Canning Street (Bathurst Street to Wellington Street) ,
Launceston 7250
Canning Street (Bathurst Street to Wellington Street) ,
Launceston 7250
Canning Street Road Resealing