The roads included in the scheme have already been prepared and permanently patched, and are now ready for surface dressing. Minimal delays are expected, as traffic is allowed onto the treated roads at reduced speed to help embed the chippings. The surface dressing programme is part of the council’s broader £32 million highways plan for 2026/27. This covers fixing potholes, resurfacing roads and repairs and improvements to gullies, footways and cycleways, bridges, retaining walls and other structures. Mike Kiely, managing director of specialist contractor Kiely Bros Ltd, said: "We’re pleased to once again be delivering an extensive surface dressing programme across Westmorland and Furness this year.