The new Westmorland and Furness Council is spending £3.15 million to improve roads in the district.
It is targeting 64 sites across the area to resurface and the work will begin this month and end in July.
A spokesman said: “Throughout Westmorland and Furness there are 2,694 miles of highway, and it is crucial that this network is maintained with treatments that provide the best value for money.
“Surface dressing can prolong the life of the road surface, thereby preventing costly options such as full reconstruction of the road.
“The process of surface dressing significantly extends the life of the road by sealing the surface and delaying the development of potholes.
“In addition, it helps to waterproof the structural layers of the road and increases resistance to freezing and thawing.
“As a result of the scale of the project, some delays will be inevitable, but teams will do their best to minimise disruption, with several schemes being completed on the same day. Work is scheduled to be completed by the end of July.”
