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# Highways chief says “spring blitz” on potholes has begun
- URL: https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/highways-chief-says-spring-blitz-on-potholes-has-begun/
- Published: 2021-03-21T14:15:23.000Z
- Updated: 2021-03-21T14:15:52.000Z
- Description: Highways chiefs say a “spring blitz” on potholes in Lichfield and Burntwood is taking place.
- Author: Lichfield Live
- Tags: Politics, Transport, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-07-22 18:14, News

Highways chiefs say a “spring blitz” on potholes in Lichfield and Burntwood is taking place.

![Pothole](https://lichfieldlive.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/pothole.jpg)

Crews have started tackling around 11,000 weather-related potholes across Staffordshire.

Cllr David Williams, cabinet member for highways and transport at Staffordshire County Council, said the work was being supported by an additional £5million being spent on road maintenance over the next 12 months

> “A bad winter really does take its toll on the roads but with the milder weather now, we are determined to get back on the front foot in tackling repairs.  
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> “Good roads are hugely important to residents, motorists and of course the economy and it is important to invest in keeping them safe and well maintained.  
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> “The extra £5 million we are investing this year will help make a difference and allow us to tackle more potholes.  
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> “Last year our crews fixed around 30,000 potholes with all reported defects being inspected as soon as possible and assessed for their severity.  
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> “Any defect which poses an immediate risk is dealt with as a priority, and we aim to repair dangerous potholes within seven days.”  
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> Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council

Cllr Williams added that an extra £2million was also being used to improve road drains and increase grass cutting at the roadside.

> “Over the spring and summer months our highways crews will also be carrying out surface treatments on many of our roads to preserve their condition.  
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> “This means these roads will last longer and not require as much maintenance in the future.  
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> “I would ask people to bear with us over the coming weeks and months as our crews work to keep the roads maintained and safe.”  
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> Cllr David Williams, Staffordshire County Council

Potholes can be reported at [www.staffordshire.gov.uk](http://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/?ref=lichfieldlive.co.uk).