Potholes

Albany Road

What a lot of potholes there seems to be on our roads just now. I appreciate at this time of year, coming out of the winter maintenance period, there is always an increased number, but I can’t recall it ever being as bad as it is at the moment.

 

Potholes are dangerous for drivers, they can damage vehicles and also pose a risk to other road users if a driver suddenly swerves to avoid one. They are a particular hazard in the dark or when they are filled with rainwater as they are less likely to be seen.  They are also terribly unsightly. Given how much residents pay in council tax it is unacceptable that their streets should be festooned with potholes.

I have reported considerable numbers recently and have been advised by the roads maintenance partnership that there is a backlog of repairs at the moment. I understand that additional resources were programmed to assist from this week for 4 weeks. Hopefully we will soon see an improvement.