Cumberland Council has been improving the road leading up to the Castlerigg stone circle, at Eleventrees in Keswick, with pothole repairs, edge strengthening and road patching.
The Highways team has recently been working to improve the carriageway edge and making it safer for drivers. The team has been strengthening the edge of the carriageway and introducing a series of marker posts to make the road more visible to drivers. The edge of the carriageway had previously had a drop of up to 0.5 metres.
In addition to this, the team have also been fixing various potholes and road defects in the same area. Using the innovative Pothole Pro machine, they have been able to patch potholes and other defects quickly and efficiently. This has helped to improve the overall safety and condition of the road for drivers.
The teams working on the project have completed approximately 22 metres of wall edge strengthening and completed approximately 40 tonnes of pothole patching repairs.
In July, the team will be focusing on reinforcing an additional 60 metres of the wall edge. This is an important step in ensuring the safety and stability of the structure. Additionally, the team will be taking advantage of the road closure to repair any potholes that may be present in the area.
Cumberland Council is informing the public that they can report potholes by visiting the council’s website, or by phoning the Highways Hotline, Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 5pm at 0300 373 3736
Reporting a pothole on a road is an important step in ensuring the safety of drivers and pedestrians. To report a pothole, it must meet the minimum requirement of being 40mm deep or greater. This measurement is necessary to ensure that only significant potholes are reported, as minor ones can be easily repaired by routine maintenance.
During the reporting process, the council asks the public to give a detailed location, width, and depth of the pothole, as well as the customer's email address (so the council can supply progress reports). Residents can also use what3words to communicate locations of the potholes.
Councillor Denise Rollo, Cumberland Council’s Executive Portfolio Holder for Sustainable, Resilient and Connected Places, said:
“We understand that potholes can be frustrating for residents. As part of our commitment to addressing this issue, we encourage all residents to report any potholes they encounter. Reporting a pothole is now easier than ever before. You can use our online form or call us directly to report a problem. Both methods take approximately five minutes to complete, and our team will handle the rest.
“Thank you to all our residents for their continued support, and patience while we keep everyone moving across our network.”