Potholes – if you see one, tell us

Sutton Council is focusing on the quality of the borough’s roads by making sure most potholes are repaired within 24 hours of being reported.

But the quicker they are reported, the quicker they can be fixed – so now they are asking for residents’ help saying, ‘if you see one, tell us’.

So far this year a total of 1,494 potholes have been found and repaired, but bad weather causes damage. Highways Inspectors are checking vulnerable areas, but help from residents would be greatly appreciated.

Cllr. Jill Whitehead, Chair of Sutton Council’s Environment and Neighbourhoods Committee, said: “Drivers, cyclists and pedestrians understandably hate potholes and we respond to that by dealing with them as quickly and efficiently as possible.

“A well-maintained road network is important for safety, and keeping up with running repairs cuts the risk of us needing to do expensive structural maintenance. So we’re asking every resident, ‘If you see one, please tell us’.”

And it couldn’t be easier – just log on to www.sutton.gov.uk and press the ‘report it’ button or call 020 8770 5070 and tell them where you saw the hole.

Engineers outline potholes waiting for repair with orange paint, so if you don’t see the paint the Inspector hasn’t found the problem yet.

Temporary patches are used to fill up a hole immediately and prevent further damage and then crews return to perform a permanent repair in the next few days.