'Pothole Patrol' hits Southampton streets
Three vehicles will be out every day fixing defects
A new Pothole Patrol has taken to the streets of Southampton.
From today, three vehicles are out every day fixing defects.
£830,000 has been spent on the crews with a further £10 million on resurfacing roads and pavements.
The Pothole Patrol teams will cover the East, West and North/Centre of the city.
Two of the teams will be focussing on undertaking works to footpaths and carriageways while the third team will focus on kerbing, slabs and blockwork repairs.
Each vehicle is branded with its own mascot – the Pothole Mole, the Groundwork Gorilla and the Tarmac T-Rex. Keep an eye out for the teams in your neighbourhood!
Cllr Jeremy Moulton, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Growth, said:
“Potholes can be unsafe for all road users across Southampton. That’s why we’re investing in new dedicated crews to undertake this vital work. With better roads and pavements, we are delivering on our promise to Get Southampton Moving.”
Southampton City Council says it's working with highways partner, Balfour Beatty Living Places, for the new Pothole Patrol fleet.