Pothole hit squad work across Bedford to keep on top of menace

So, Bedford Borough Council is drafting in additional pothole crews to help keep on top of repairs this winter.

Roads across the borough are becoming damaged, with gritting salt, fluctuating temperatures, and surface water following heavy rains all taking their toll in a short space of time.

So far this year, crews have done 25 per cent more gritting runs than average with more than 2,000 tons of road salt used this winter already.

Cllr Charles Royden, portfolio holder for highways, said: “Our highways team have been exceptionally busy this winter season, dealing with flooding, unusually high gritting levels and working to stay on top of the damage being caused to our roads.

"Occasionally very temporary repairs are needed to make potholes safe, and avoid road closures but additional crews are also working to keep on top of repairs.

"We may have another cold period and we will continue to direct all available resources towards tackling the effects of the adverse weather and issues it causes for our roads.”