Highways crews in Staffordshire repaired more than 4,000 potholes in August as work continues at pace to improve roads across the county.
Crews have continued to make the most of the summer conditions, using both established repair methods and newer technology to fix defects quickly and create smoother, safer journeys for Staffordshire motorists.
A total of 4,022 potholes were repaired throughout August, compared with 3,183 in the same month last year. This brings the total number of potholes fixed since April 1 to 22,375.
Innovation is playing a key role in keeping up this momentum, with velocity patching, screeding, the JCB Pothole Pro and traditional cut and break crews all being used in the right locations to speed up repairs and make a visible difference in local communities.
Velocity patching allows crews to repair suitable defects quickly by cleaning the area, sealing it and applying stone and bitumen in one operation, while the JCB Pothole Pro helps prepare larger defects more efficiently before permanent repairs are made.
Together, these approaches are helping the county council stay on track towards its ambitious target of filling 40,000 potholes by the end of March 2027.
Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways said:
“We know how strongly people feel about potholes, which is why we are working hard to repair more defects, more quickly, and make journeys smoother and safer across Staffordshire.
“The fact that more than 22,000 potholes have already been repaired since April shows the scale and pace of work taking place. By combining innovation such as velocity patching and the JCB Pothole Pro with the skills of our cut and break crews, we can target the right repair in the right place and keep making real improvements for residents, businesses and visitors.”
