'Find it Fix it' pothole crews are out in Telford and Wrekin
Telford & Wrekin Council's 'Find it Fix it' crews have been out in force after winter repairing potholes.
Crews repaired 294 potholes in March, while Telford and Wrekin residents reported 240 for repair.
Springtime is always an important time of the year for road maintenance, as the wet winter weather and freezing temperatures take a toll on the borough's roads.
In cold weather, when water seeps into tiny cracks in the road, it can freeze and expand, making the cracks bigger and creating a weak point in the road.
This cycle repeats, and when traffic travels over the weakened area, the road surface starts to break up, and a pothole is eventually formed.
Our highways teams inspect roads all year to ensure they are safe and in good condition. But you can help out by reporting a pothole to us, and our "Find it Fix it" crews will sort it.
Report potholes online at www.telford.gov.uk/potholes or via the MyTelford app.
