Delivering long term improvements for Glendale Estate Residents
We’re pleased to let you know that Glendale Estate in Burpham is set to receive a major upgrade starting this autumn. From late October, work will begin on Gosden Hill Road and Upfolds Green, with further improvements planned across the estate from April 2026. These changes will make our roads and pavements safer, smoother, and more enjoyable for everyone who lives, walks, or drives in the area.
What’s planned?
Our highways asset team has prioritised Glendale estate in Burpham to receive extensive maintenance upgrades including refurbishment or replacement of all the (concrete) roads and every footway that runs alongside them all. Certain streets will have fine milling or concrete replacement and footway reconstruction schemes carried out throughout the full length of the road and footways on both sides. The only stretch not included in this project will be Winterhill Way and roads off it (though we will need to carry out works to the eastern end of Winterhill Way to tie in with Glendale Drive}.
To carry out these upgrades, we’ll be using proven engineering methods delivered by experienced teams who specialise in this type of work. You’re in safe hands. Each approach has been carefully selected to ensure long-lasting results with minimal disruption. Here’s how your streets will be improved:
Fine milling:
Fine milling is an innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective highway maintenance solution that replaces the need for a new asphalt surface now and for the foreseeable future. The fine milling process removes the old failing asphalt surface, then refurbishes the largely solid original concrete road beneath.
The process involves levelling out the joint locations where one slab has possibly settled lower than its adjacent neighbour, causing a bump when driven on. It also reinstates grip by retexturing the concrete surface itself and repairs all joints and cracks using a specialist material. We can also repair deep sections of the concrete that have entirely failed. More information is available on our fine milling page
Footway reconstruction:
Many pavements and kerbs around Glendale have cracked or sunk over time. These will be rebuilt from the ground up, with new kerbs installed at the correct height to improve drainage and make walking safer, especially for children, older residents, and those with mobility needs.
Concrete road refurbishment:
Beneath the surface, some concrete roads have deteriorated. We’ll be replacing damaged sections with stronger materials designed to last for longer. This means fewer roadworks in the future and a better experience for all road users.
How you can help
Before work begins, some residents may be asked to clear overgrown vegetation or address unauthorised vehicle crossovers (VCOs). If this applies to your property, we’ll contact you directly with clear guidance.
Where can I find out more information?
We’ll send out regular updates on social media including ‘Nextdoor’ as we carry out works on the estate. We’ll let you know about any road closures and where works will take place. If works are taking place on your road, you will also receive a letter through the door and you’ll see road signs around the estate with details of closures or diversions.
Will there be anyone on site we can talk to?
During the works feel free to talk to a member of our staff on site if you need help – they are keen to deliver the work with minimal disruption to you. We have designated site operatives that have all the latest information about the works and will be able to answer your questions. They can be identified by their black hard hats.
Thank you for your patience
We understand that these works may cause some disruption, and we truly appreciate your patience and support. This is a significant investment in Glendale’s future, bringing long-term benefits for everyone in our community. We’ll keep you informed every step of the way.
Provisional work schedule (subject to change)
Below is the provisional work schedule. We will update this information on an ongoing basis so it’s as up to date as possible.
1. Gosden Hill Road and Upfolds Green
- When: week commencing 27 October for 1 week (daytime only)
- What: concrete fine milling works
- Notes: Roads closed during daytime; bus route via Glendale Drive unaffected.
2. Gosden Hill and Upfolds Green (and surrounding area)
- When: week commencing 3 November for 12 weeks
- What: Footway Reconstruction
- Notes: Occasional road closures due to narrow carriageway.
3. Gosden Hill Road and Upfolds Green
- When: Early January for 4 to 6 weeks
- What: Full Depth Bay Replacements
- Notes: Some 24-hour closures needed for concrete curing.
4. Gosden Hill Road and Upfolds Green
- When: Mid–late February to early March (TBC)
- What: Jointing works
- Notes: Follow-up phase after bay replacements.
5. Oak Tree Close, Oak Hill, Glendale Drive and Great Oaks Park
- When: From 6 April onwards (through summer)
- What:
- Milling (1 to 2 weeks)
- Footway reconstruction
- Full depth replacements (FDR)
- Final Jointing works later in the year
- Notes: Full bus diversion likely in place for clarity during ongoing works.
Frequently asked questions
How will residents be informed of the works?
We will inform residents of upcoming works through letters and advance warning signs. We will also be updating the project webpage to notify residents of any changes.
What will the traffic management be?
Appropriate and safe traffic management measures will be set up to reduce the impact of construction as much as possible. Inevitably there will be some disruption to traffic as the concrete replacement process means there will be sections that are closed completely, 24/7, generally for a week at a time. There may be times where vehicular access to and from properties is not possible. We will let residents know in advance of any road closures and staff will give clearer details to residents on site nearer the time.
How will the work affect businesses and residents?
We will make sure residents and businesses can get to and from their homes or businesses when it is safe to do so to keep disruption to a minimum. Bus routes will need to be diverted during the works and the local bus operators will let you know which services will be affected and when.
Why are there no work operatives on site?
There may be times when contractors are not visibly working on site. They may be on scheduled breaks in the designated welfare units or in their vehicles.
Why has work stopped?
There may also be periods when work appears paused while contractors wait for materials or for other specialist teams to complete preceding tasks. These pauses are a normal part of coordinating a complex, multi-phase project and may occasionally cause brief delays between stages. We appreciate your patience and understanding as we work to deliver the project efficiently and smoothly.