DEEP CLEANSE PROGRAMME - November 2025

What impact will it have on me?   

To enable us to access the drains, please do not park your vehicle in your road during our working hours on this day. This will enable us to carry out the works efficiently and minimise disruption and inconvenience to residents.
Please be advised that any vehicle hindering or obstructing our operations will be moved under the Portsmouth City Council (Highway Maintenance & Public Cleansing) (Temporary Prohibition of Driving, Loading & Waiting) (No 04) Order 2020.

What precautions should I take?
If you are unable to move your vehicle due to holidays or sickness, please ensure it is not parked over a drain. Any vehicle obstructing our work will need to be moved to the nearest convenient place.

Frequently asked questions
Q. Why are you doing this?
A. We are contracted by Portsmouth City Council to maintain the cleanliness of the roads, pavements and drains in the city.

Q. How long will it take?
A. Normally about an hour, depending on the size of the road and if we need to move any vehicles.

Q. Do you need to close the road?
A. Yes. The road will be closed for the duration of the works, with access for residents.

Q. What if I need access for moving house, funerals etc?
A. In the event of exceptional circumstances please contact us on the number below and we will inform the works supervisor who will allow access to and from the road.

Q. Where can I find out more information about this work?
A. For more information contact us on 02392 310900.

Colas would like to thank all road users for their patience during these works. We aim to keep disruption to a minimum.