Major pothole repair work underway across Isle of Axholme
“Residents are rightly fed up with potholes." The leader of North Lincolnshire Council said
Repair crews are tackling potholes and damaged pavements across the Isle of Axholme this February.
By the end of the month, areas like Belton, Epworth, Haxey, Owston Ferry, Wroot, Amcotts, Crowle, Garthorpe and Fockerby, Eastoft, Luddington and Haldenby, and Keadby and Althorpey will see improvements.
Efforts are focusing on streets and lanes that connect villages and rural roads.
The leader of North Lincolnshire Council, Councillor Rob Waltham, acknowledged frustrations saying, “Residents are rightly fed up with potholes. This programme is about getting on with the job - fixing the roads people actually use every day and doing it efficiently.”
Other projects in Epworth involve major resurfacing on High Street and Carrside during February and March.
The council said wintery conditions make it difficult to complete pothole repairs, as the cold and wet weather makes it harder for materials to bond.
This is why recent pothole work has seen quick fixes rather than full repairs.
Councillor Tim Mitchell, cabinet member for sustainability and transformation, said, “We’re addressing the potholes across North Lincolnshire but we’re being co-ordinated and targeted in our approach - that makes it more efficient."
Residents are asked to be mindful of temporary traffic management and signage while work is in progress.