Repair work to start on Wolverhampton street dubbed a medieval slum
Repair work will start this week on a city centre street branded a 'medieval slum' following work by National Grid.
Wolverhampton council was left unhappy with the state of Woolpack Street, which was dug up in February so workers could re-instate a gas main.
Following the work, paving slabs were smashed and left strewn across the road, while an asphalt surface was laid down, supposedly as a temporary measure until the paving could be replaced.
The temporary surface has since become cracked and sinking into the ground in patches.
The authority is now using its own contractors to complete the job and passing the bill to National Grid. Work is due to start midweek.
Council spokesman Oliver Bhurrut said: "Council works to repair the surface along Woolpack Street and the junction of Dudley Street will begin this week.
"The current surface laid by National Grid contractors following its excavation work earlier this year is not fit for purpose."
He said paving would be relaid in January.
"Due to restrictions caused by works already underway by the Mander Centre, the council will initially be laying a temporary surface, which should be completed by the end of November.
"Contractors will return in January, dependent on weather conditions, to relay paving and put the surface back to its original state."
