Frederick Street Road Resealing
11 May 2025
Road surface resealing works on Frederick Street, between George Street and St John Street, have been rescheduled to the following dates. These works will be carried out by Fulton Hogan on behalf of City of Launceston.
| Street |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
General Working Hours |
| Frederick Street |
Thursday, 21 May 2026 - 6pm |
Saturday, 23 May 2026 - 6am |
6pm to 6am each night
|
30 April 2026
City of Launceston advises that the planned night works on Frederick Street, between St John Street and George Street, have been cancelled due to forecast wet weather, which may impact the safety and quality of the works.
These works will be rescheduled to a later date under more suitable conditions. Nearby residents and businesses will be notified once the new dates and times have been confirmed.
16 April 2026
The City of Launceston will be overseeing road surface resealing works on Frederick Street over two nights, between George Street and St John Street. These works will be carried out by Fulton Hogan on behalf of City of Launceston.
| Street |
Start Date |
Completion Date |
General Working Hours |
| Frederick Street |
Tuesday, 5 May 2026 - 6pm |
Thursday, 7 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, Frederick Street, between George Street and St John Street, will be closed to non-local traffic, with detours in place. Access to properties, including St Vincent's Hospital, 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: Frederick Street reseal area
Location
Frederick Street (George Street to St John Street), Launceston 7250 View Map
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Frederick Street (George Street to St John Street) ,
Launceston 7250
Frederick Street (George Street to St John Street) ,
Launceston 7250
Frederick Street Road Resealing