'They aren't potholes - they're craters': Staffordshire pothole crews to answer residents cries for action

Staffordshire County Council has announced they will be taking pothole action following damaged road surfaces and risk for motorists.

Pothole crews repaired 4,965 potholes during October with the council working towards its target of repairing 40,000 by the end of the financial year.

Residents have shared their grievances over social media with one unhappy resident saying: “They aren’t potholes they’re more like craters. It makes you laugh, you have to make sure your car is roadworthy then you’re expect you to drive on roads like this”

Since April, crews have repaired 32,407 potholes and plan to continue during winter despite weather challenges.

Peter Mason, Staffordshire county council’s cabinet member for strategic highways, said: “As we move into winter, that work doesn’t stop. We will continue repairing potholes and dealing with defects on our roads, particularly where they present the greatest need.

“But winter brings different challenges. When storms, heavy rain or snow hit Staffordshire, our crews also need to be ready to respond and keep the county moving.

“That means residents may see the pace of pothole repairs change during periods of severe weather, but we remain absolutely committed to improving our roads and building on the progress our teams have already made.

“There is still a lot to do, but we are making progress and will continue doing everything we can to improve Staffordshire’s roads for residents.”