Stage Three of the Flores Road resurfacing project which will add the final layer of asphalt to the road is scheduled to begin at the end of October.

Resurfacing works between Fourth and Seventh Street in Wonthella include lifting storm drainage pits, replacing existing kerbing and laying an additional 50mm of asphalt.

City of Greater Geraldton Mayor Shane Van Styn said the application of the second layer of asphalt is needed to provide an even driving surface for motorists.

“The first layer of asphalt that was applied a couple of years ago has had time to stabilise and cracks that have appeared in the surface that will be repaired before applying the final layer of asphalt,” he said.

“This will also smooth out any dips that have developed during the settling of the road.”

Resurfacing works are scheduled to begin on Monday 31 October 2016 and estimated to be completed by the end of November. To minimise disruption during this time southbound traffic will be diverted over Bradford Street while Northbound traffic will still be able to use Flores Road.

The project is valued at $445,000 with the Mid West Regional Road Group contributing approximately 60 percent of the costs.