Nearly 5,000 potholes repaired as Staffordshire gets ready for winter

Staffordshire County Council says its teams repaired 4,965 potholes during October, more than in the same month last year.

That brings the total since April to an impressive 32,407 repairs, putting the council well on its way to its target of 40,000 by the end of the financial year.

Those figures cover the whole of Staffordshire, including Burton and the surrounding area, although the council hasn't provided a breakdown of how many repairs have taken place locally.

And with winter approaching, the work isn't stopping. Highways teams will continue inspecting roads and tackling potholes, with priority given to those posing the greatest safety risks.

However, the colder months bring a few extra challenges. Heavy rain, storms, snow and ice can all demand the attention of highways crews, meaning pothole repairs may occasionally take a back seat while teams deal with more urgent problems.

Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways, said:

"As we move into winter, that work doesn’t stop. We will continue repairing potholes and dealing with defects on our roads, particularly where they present the greatest need.

 

"But winter brings different challenges. When storms, heavy rain or sng in a form could help get a hole filled in on your street.now hit Staffordshire, our crews also need to be ready to respond and keep the county moving."

The council is using several different repair techniques, including traditional patching, screeding and velocity patching, to help get the job done more efficiently.

With more than 7,500 repairs still needed to reach the annual target, there's plenty to keep the crews occupied. And while Burton's roads might not be completely pothole-free just yet, every repair is a step in the right direction.

Spotted a pothole? You can report it directly to Staffordshire County Council using its Report It service. A few moments 

filling in a form could help get a hole filled in on your street.