Repaving and concrete repairs were last completed in Autumn 2021.
Southbridge Cluster's two roads (and parking lots)--Belmont Ridge Court and Sagewood Lane--are "private" roads, meaning that they are owned by the Cluster. The Commonwealth of Virginia does not consider them to be part of the state's secondary road system for maintenance purposes. Therefore, any necessary maintenance of the pavement becomes the responsibility of the Association.
As a matter of policy and practice, the Association builds and maintains a Capital Reserve Fund to plan for the extraordinary expenditures necessary to underwrite the maintenance and repair of sidewalks and curbs, and for maintenance, repair, and repaving of the Cluster’s private roads (and parking lots). These tasks are scheduled years in advance, and the Association inspects and performs preventive maintenance annually to slow deterioration and further the longevity of the pavement.
The asphalt road surface is a "fluid" material, albeit a highly viscous one. Over a period time, however, spills of oil, antifreeze, or gasoline will dissolve the surface and cause it to fail. For this reason, residents and visitors are asked to properly maintain their vehicles to ensure that they do not drip oil, antifreeze, or gasoline. Vehicles violating this provision can be towed or otherwise removed from the Cluster by the Board of Directors.
Sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other concrete structures are also subject to damage from some deicing compounds. Deicing salts, such as calcium or sodium chloride, ammonium sulfate or ammonium nitrate, can cause scaling or spalling of concrete surfaces such as the sidewalks. Homeowners are asked to refrain from using salts on the sidewalks, opting instead for potassium chloride deicing compounds or for sand or kitty litter that offer traction during snowy weather.