Defects on the Highway

We will endevour to carry out as many repairs as possible. Our highway budget has been significantly reduced over the last few years, all repairs and improvements works that are carried out are based on criteria such as safety.

 

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Rural road repair

SERVICE STATEMENT DEFECTS ON THE HIGHWAY

 

 

  • We will carry out cyclic inspections of all our roads and footways on a regular basis to identify safety defects and carry out repairs in line with the priority in the code of practice. If you want to know when your estate is inspected see our list of estates inspections by month (PDF, 191KB)

 

  • We will provide a 24 hour service and will attend to emergencies within either 2 or 24 hours depending on priority.

 

  • We will repair safety defects on the highway within 28 days of reporting by either an inspector or a member of the public as identified in the code of practice.

 

  • We will identify roads and footways that are showing signs of deterioration and submit them for assessment to be included in future capital schemes.

 

REPORT A POTHOLE USING OUR ONLINE FORM

Last Updated: 3 April 2019