Horrible road works = Bumpy roads

[Solar]

it was also discussed before.. bumps throughout the kpe.. i also noticed it has patches of fixes.

wonder if they also have potholes inside the tunnel even the rain don't drip inside

 

quality (bumps) really bad.. and to make it worse, a few months ago backside itchy went to change coilover.. now everyday butt massage. no more itchy but a numbed arse

[Detion]

Resurfacing means to mill up the whole lane and patch it back.. Only by doing this, bumps on the temporary backfill can be ironed out. Resurfacing works uses million dollar machines and only by using these machines can the uneven backfill be eliminated.

[Mllcg]

Resurfacing means to mill up the whole lane and patch it back.. Only by doing this, bumps on the temporary backfill can be ironed out. Resurfacing works uses million dollar machines and only by using these machines can the uneven backfill be eliminated.

yeah.

 

so why not just fix when theres a problem instead of dragging it?

[Passion]

Only recently,I nearly crashed into railing because of a pothole.anyway,that road got quite a few potholes,they only repair the one I feedback. The rest they bo chap.

[Bigbadguy]

Since this is a bumpy road thread, Just wanna point out that yio chu kang road (Direction: lentor towards ave 5) condition is also very bad. After you pass the junction of jalan kaya, try to go slow as there is a great depression there, (esp the right lane). If your car is lowered and travelling above 70km/h, you will sure to bua the road. =)

[Happily1986]

Since this is a bumpy road thread, Just wanna point out that yio chu kang road (Direction: lentor towards ave 5) condition is also very bad. After you pass the junction of jalan kaya, try to go slow as there is a great depression there, (esp the right lane). If your car is lowered and travelling above 70km/h, you will sure to bua the road. =)

 

is this recent?

[Detion]

yeah.

 

so why not just fix when theres a problem instead of dragging it?

 

For potholes, complain to lta, they will definitely repair.

 

As for temporary backfill, like I say, there is a possibility of redigging the stretch is the pipeline do not pass the pressure test.

 

Therefore resurfacing immediately after laying is not possible, furthermore for resurfacing, there is a minimum length before it is economically viable to resurface.

 

Do you know that it cost the government 52 dollar to resurface 1 lane and per m of road. There is also the peak hours timing whereby resurfacing after laying is not possible.

 

It is not don't want to resurface, it is resurface when it is most economically and viable.

[KARTer]

Temporary road backfilling should pose no danger to road users unless the workmanship is really poor. The road will be bumpy but not too bumpy to cause danger. The resurfacing of road is not economically feasible to do for small length of roads because of the mobilisation cost involved. That is why temporary road backfill will be resurface few months later for short projects and will be done on completion of big projects (1-2 years). The reason of not resurfacing is also due to the possibility of repair works need to be done is there is any defective workmanship. If they were to resurface immediately, cost will be very high.

I recognise the need to save costs. But this is cutting-costs at the expense of the road users. I dont know whether your daily regular routes go thru such bumpy stretches? For the sake of the road users, steel plates over temporary patch-ups are not too much to ask for.

 

As for re-opening for defects rectifications:- the cause of the defects usually is contractor's poor work etc, they should bear the costs of re-opening. Why allow them to save money on repair work / re-opening work when they are the ones who caused the defects in the first place?

 

If you build a house and the contractor gives you a temporary plastic sheet roof instead of a permanent concrete roof and tells you that in case he needs to do repairs and the plastic sheet roof is easier to open, will you accept it?

 

These bumpy temp road surfaces have been there for 5-6 months, surely this is too long. Its ok if its just a week or two, on minor roads, not on heavily used major roads like the one in front of vivocity.

Edited November 24, 2011 by KARTer

[KARTer]

For potholes, complain to lta, they will definitely repair.

 

As for temporary backfill, like I say, there is a possibility of redigging the stretch is the pipeline do not pass the pressure test.

 

Therefore resurfacing immediately after laying is not possible, furthermore for resurfacing, there is a minimum length before it is economically viable to resurface.

 

Do you know that it cost the government 52 dollar to resurface 1 lane and per m of road. There is also the peak hours timing whereby resurfacing after laying is not possible.

 

It is not don't want to resurface, it is resurface when it is most economically and viable.

Things have gone from bad to worse over the past 3-4 years in this regard. I have been driving for at least 40years and dont recall such bad patchups until 3 years ago.

 

As i have mentioned, having bumpy temp patchup for longer than 5 months is not acceptable. Something is wrong with planning, co-ordination, supervisions etc.

 

At the same time, ocassionally i see even/smooth temp patchup. It seems the choice is whether LTA insist on good workmanship on these temp patchup (just like the old days).... i truly suspect something is missing when the temp patchup is bumpy.

[KARTer]

Since this is a bumpy road thread, Just wanna point out that yio chu kang road (Direction: lentor towards ave 5) condition is also very bad. After you pass the junction of jalan kaya, try to go slow as there is a great depression there, (esp the right lane). If your car is lowered and travelling above 70km/h, you will sure to bua the road. =)

2 weeks ago, i drove pass Yishun Ave 1 and the patch up is really bumpy... (from Mandai Rd direction towards junction of YS Ave1 / YS Ave2 / Lentor Rd.... on the extreme right lane)

[KARTer]

Resurfacing means to mill up the whole lane and patch it back.. Only by doing this, bumps on the temporary backfill can be ironed out. Resurfacing works uses million dollar machines and only by using these machines can the uneven backfill be eliminated.

In the past, even a 1m wide strip of patchUp was done smoother than what we have nowadays..... the excuse of big machines blah blah doesnt hold water.... it sounds like you are familiar with road construction, but it really puzzles me when you posted such statements.

[KARTer]

Those back-fillings are usually OK until it rains.

 

Not only those temp back-filling are not resurfaced, the are so much road debris around that makes me wonder whether I am in some third world country.

No doubt Malaysia roads have many potholes, but they do not have that much road debris. Everyday when I go to work I am sure to go over at least 3 wooden planks.

Proper compaction of the 'hardcore' before the top layers of bitumen will help make the patchup smoother than what we see these days. The contractors are just taking short cuts and do half-baked compaction.... and LTA seems to close an eye on such poor workmanship.

 

When i insisted, my contractor did proper compaction and the localised patchup strip was smooth (a project i did 3 years ago on private land).

 

 

[Joajas]

Another thing that I am really pissed about these bumpy roads is that since I have to use it everyday, it kills my headlight bulbs. I am using those long life bulbs and they never last more than 3 months on this woodland road.

[Bigbadguy]

is this recent?

 

Yup, Actually has been like that for mths. and after the depression you go further up at the right bend, the road condition will be worse lol. like riding on waves lol. All these are on the extreme right lane =D

[Bigbadguy]

error - double post

Edited November 24, 2011 by Bigbadguy

[Happily1986]

Yup, Actually has been like that for mths. and after the depression you go further up at the right bend, the road condition will be worse lol. like riding on waves lol. All these are on the extreme right lane =D

Not as bad as the recent patch up on Serangoon North Ave 5 right? sometimes during the wee hours, i drive over the centre divider line because the ride quality is too harsh.

[Windkel20]

Everyday drive also see roadworks then they always nv patch back properly....car always shaking like earthquake when over all these roads....ECP on the bridge 2nd lane got 1 harden protuding piece, car will jerk very hard when hit that portion everytime as it happen to be a slight bend....the road tax dunno pay for what!!

[Angka]

Everyday drive also see roadworks then they always nv patch back properly....car always shaking like earthquake when over all these roads....ECP on the bridge 2nd lane got 1 harden protuding piece, car will jerk very hard when hit that portion everytime as it happen to be a slight bend....the road tax dunno pay for what!!

Yes agree totally. recent road works really bad. government always lowest quote!!!! btw if you all do realise, all the new road are super bumpy. e.g are KPE.. it is a straight road but the road is super bumpy. cte which is created long long ago is much better. LTA pls QC the work of your lowest quote contractor!!! thanks