Over 1,000 – that’s how many potholes and other road defects have already been fixed so far this year in Swansea.
Over 1,000 – that’s how many potholes and other road defects have already been fixed so far this year in Swansea.
Swansea Council has been carrying out the work as part of its inspection and maintenance regime for roads across the city.
Road inspectors are out every day in Swansea, driving and walking roads and pavements to spot issues that need addressing. Repairs are then scheduled on a priority basis but a team is also available on a 24/7 basis to deal with emergencies.
Swansea Council has also agreed to transfer £1 million from its insurance fund to finance high-priority highway maintenance schemes and the PATCH project (Priority Action for Community Highways) will be returning to communities across the city from next month.
Cllr Mark Thomas, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transportation, said: “We’re now coming out of the winter period that’s, like all other parts of the country, had an impact on the condition of our roads here in Swansea. Our staff have been working tremendously hard in what have often been tough weather conditions to keep up with damage that needs repairing and respond to emergencies as soon as possible.
“The extra money being invested into our road network over the next year and the return of the PATCH scheme will further benefit motorists in all parts of the city. People can rest assured that we’re working tirelessly to catch up on damage that’s been reported and keep the city moving, but we can’t fix defects we don’t know about. The public are often in a position to see damage before our inspectors do, so we’d encourage people to report issues to us that will then be addressed on a priority basis.”
The PATCH project will spend an intensive week in all Swansea’s communities from mid-April. The St Thomas, Bonymaen and Castle awards are among the first that will benefit.
Look at www.swansea.gov.uk/patch to find out when the scheme is in a community near you this year. Visit www.swansea.gov.uk/highwayproblems to report road damage or call 0800 132081
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