A temporary solution is being used to tackle the problems of potholes on roads in Lichfield and Burntwood.
Staffordshire County Council confirmed that the temporary measures were being put in place until permanent repairs could be carried out.
The recent cold spell has led to a number of problems with potholes across the region, with around 1,200 new ones being identified – six times the normal number on record.
And now the County Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways, Mike Maryon, has written to parish councils asking for their patience.
Cllr Maryon said:
“I have received complaints from parish councils and members of the general public about the quality of our pothole repairs. I have now written directly to every parish council to explain the health and safety reasons why we need to do temporary fixes. They are not attractive but they do the job and stop our roads being a danger to car users.
“I am equally frustrated with the current situation but we are dealing with a legacy of under investment in our roads. The quality of our roads, especially in the rural areas, is not good.
“Whilst we are investing an extra £30 million on highways maintenance over three years, doubling the planned highways investment, we still have the same size team repairing the roads so the change will not happen over night. This problem caused by the snow adds a new dimension. I can reassure Staffordshire residents that we hear their concerns and we are working hard to sort out the problem.”
