Patch work road repair addressed immediate safety concerns, says Council
Devizes town councillors had complained about "pound shop patching" on Wick Lane
After being criticised for so-called "pound shop patching" of Wick Lane in Devizes, Wiltshire Council says the recent patching work was made to address immediate safety concerns.
Devizes Town Councillor, Iain Wallis, for Devizes North, posted a video sharing his concerns about the state of the road, while Cllr Maria Hoult, for Devizes South, wrote to the Highways team at Wiltshire Council.
In his video, Cllr Wallis claims that the "pound shop patching" was done following a promise of a full resurfacing of the road, which he says has been planned since 2019.
He called it "unacceptable" and that it is not "delivering for Devizes".
In response, Cllr Martin Smith, Cabinet Member for Highways insisted a full resurfacing of the road is due in early 2026.
"We understand concerns raised about the condition of Wick Lane. The safety of road users is our priority, which is why recent patching work was carried out to address immediate safety issues and keep the road in a safe condition.
“Wick Lane is scheduled in our resurfacing programme for February/March 2026, as part of our planned programme of improvement works.
“We appreciate the community’s patience while we work to deliver these improvements.”