Highways crews from Staffordshire County Council will be going the extra mile to repair more roads and drainage over the next year.

With last winter being one of the wettest and stormiest on record, crews have seen a major increase in reported defects compared to previous years.

Now, the county council has launched a year-long focus on fixing the county’s roads, which will see more money and crews carrying out pothole repairs and tackling drainage issues over the next 12 months.

The plan means nearly £8 million will be invested into getting potholes repaired more quickly, and reducing the amount of defects in the system.

Money will also be spent on improving drainage, and work aimed at preparing for more extreme weather events in the future.

It will also ensure that crews can keep using the latest technology, such as the JCB Pothole Pro, Roadmaster and Thermal Road Repairs to repair defects quickly and efficiently.

This is in addition to the £53 million being spent on a range of major projects, vital road improvements and general road maintenance in 24/25.

You find out more about how our roads are repaired or report a pothole problem here.

https://www.staffordshire.gov.uk/Highways/Potholes/Potholes-Overview.aspx