Walsall Council intensifies pothole repair programme after severe winter weather
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Walsall Council is taking swift action to keep the borough moving after a winter of wet weather, snow and frost caused significant damage to roads across the West Midlands.
In response to a surge in potholes, the council has launched an accelerated programme of repairs to protect motorists and keep journeys running smoothly.
More than 800 potholes were repaired in just one week (9 February to 13 February) as crews focused on addressing the most urgent issues across the road network. With a high number of repairs required, faster temporary fixes were used in some locations to keep roads safe for motorists and pedestrians, with permanent repairs scheduled to follow.
Additional specialist equipment has also been introduced to increase efficiency. A jet patching machine, deployed on 16 February, is helping to deliver fast, durable repairs while minimising disruption for road users.
Since the intensified programme began on 9 February, highways teams have delivered more than 1,900 repairs across the borough in just 16 days.
Over the coming months, the council expects to carry out up to 4,000 further repairs, targeting the most serious defects and those likely to worsen and become a risk to road users.
“ Winter weather can take a real toll on road surfaces, and we’ve seen that reflected in the number of potholes appearing across the borough.
“We acted quickly to launch this targeted repair programme so we could deal with the most urgent issues and keep our roads safe for residents and motorists.
“Teams have already made significant progress, and this work will continue as we repair winter damage and maintain the road network for everyone who relies on it. “
Walsall Council remains committed to repairing winter damage as quickly and effectively as possible, ensuring residents can enjoy safe, reliable journeys across the borough.
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