Pothole fixing crews are out in Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council crews are out in force filling potholes that have been reported to them.
Potholes are an all too common problem during winter, and the excessive wet weather over the past few months combined with colder temperatures mean there are a lot about.
In response, the Council has ramped up its efforts to fix potholes by doubling the number of crews and bringing in specialist equipment to blitz the problem.
This week, crews are out filling potholes in Donnington, Hadley, Madeley, Oakengates, Priorslee, Snedshill, St Georges, The Humbers, Wombridge and Wrockwardine.
Soon they will be in Woodside, Overdale, Randlay, Brookside, Stirchley, Aqueduct and Donnington.
As well as filling potholes, crews are doing larger patching works to prevent future potholes.
Highway inspectors check the borough’s roads every day, but with 670 miles of road to cover in addition to the borough’s footpath and cycleways, the council is asking the public to report any potholes they spot too.
Councillor Lee Carter, Telford & Wrekin Council cabinet member for highways maintenance, said: “We will do all we can to ensure we have some of the best roads in the region. Potholes are a particular problem in winter though. And after the wet weather we’ve had, it’s no surprise that we are seeing more potholes appearing, which is why we are putting in these extra resources.
“Yesterday, the Government announced that £2.5bn will be available to help fix potholes and resurface roads in England over the next five years, and we will be pushing for a share to help cover the ongoing costs of maintaining our roads to keep the borough moving safely.
“Our crews are out fixing the potholes we know about, but we ask motorists to help by reporting any they spot so we can sort them.”
Report potholes you spot here.
