Ernie Clark. Hilperton Division, Wiltshire Council.

Trowbridge Road really needs to be resurfaced.

Following the recent weather, Wiltshire Council’s highways team is working round the clock to repair damaged roads in the county.

The damage has been caused by the prolonged cold weather following a very wet November and early December. Some of the road damage is serious and longer stretches of road will have to be completely resurfaced.

The council did anticipate this and has its largest ever stock of a new highly durable pothole repair material. To help with the effort, staff are being temporarily moved from their normal jobs.

Town centres have already been patrolled, and the most serious potholes were being filled last week. Through the weekend and into next week this process we will be repeated on A and B roads and then minor roads. Potholes will be filled as they are found. There is likely to be between 60 and 80 people working on this over the next couple of weeks.

The council is also refilling grit bins, as winter is not over, in case there is more severe weather in the coming weeks.

If you want to report a pot hole please phone CLARENCE on 0800 232323.