Nuisance potholes

By Simon Banks

EXTENSIVE work has been undertaken by Kent County Council this month to repair potholes in Canterbury's roads.

Following the extreme weather conditions from the winter, there has been a further increase in the number of potholes across the country. The roads have suffered during the harshest winter Britain has seen for 30 years; the water and snow had seeped inside cracks in the roads, then froze and expanded, cracking the road surface as a result.

The damage to the roads is very dangerous and an inconvenience to many drivers. Student at Canterbury Christ Church University and driver, Lianne Carpenter, said: "I really try not to drive in certain areas in Canterbury as I know some roads are in a terrible state and can seriously damage my car".

Now that the weather has improved, Kent County Council have commenced an extensive repair programme with local contractors aiming to repair the roads across the city, Whitstable and Herne Bay. Work will be carried out throughout April and measures will be taken to prevent future road damage. The scheme has also seen an increased government budget, estimated at a cost of about £6.5 million.

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Canterbury bus driver, Daniel Smither, said: "The potholes in Canterbury make working a lot more difficult, though I have noticed that some of the larger potholes around the London Road Estate area have been repaired and maintained which is good news and hopefully it makes life a bit easier".

If you see a pothole, please contact Kent County Council and report it on 08458 247800.