More than 56,000 Potholes Fixed and Prevented Across South-West Wales

More than 56,000 potholes on over 100 miles of road have been fixed or prevented across south-west Wales on the Strategic Road Network and local roads since April last year. 

 The Welsh Government’s local government borrowing initiative has enabled local councils to fix or prevent around 171,000 potholes across 324 miles of local roads in total, across Wales.

Whilst on the Strategic Road Network (SRN) more than 30,000 potholes have been fixed or prevented on more than 65 miles of road in the same period, thanks to Welsh Government funding.

To date 1,011 local and 24 trunk road resurfacing schemes have been completed across the country with more to come before the end of the financial year. The completed work on the B4633 in Newcastle Emlyn and on the B4436 in the Gower are just two examples of the improved roads already making a big difference locally.

Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates said: “Fixing our roads is a priority for this government.

“I am delighted with the fantastic progress that’s been made since April and there’s a lot more to come.”“We have significantly increased our investment in road maintenance and preventative treatments this financial year to deliver improvements across both the strategic and local road networks.

“As well as extending the longevity of Welsh roads and critical infrastructure, this work is also helping to keep communities connected safely and sustainably which in turn will help benefit the economy.”