Transport Secretary Makes Pothole Pledge
The promise came as the new Transport Secretary was inspecting new technology that could drastically improve repair times
The new Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, has been in Blackpool this week, to take a closer look at some new technology to help fight the UK’s pothole plague.
The new engineering technology, part of Blackpool’s Amber Project, features an advanced imaging system that can scan the road collecting data. It can then compile large amounts of data which can then be used to pinpoint the areas most in need of repair. Working in this way the local authority can better plan the areas to work on first, allowing them to methodically work though mass repairs.
The PR event was part of the Transport Secretary’s plan for the UK’s roads and infrastructure. As well as sorting out the nation’s sizable pothole epedemic, she also intends to help reduce the rate at which vehicle insurance is rising at, implement a new road safety stratergy, and install more electric vehicle chaging points.
Speaking at the event, the Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh said:
“For too long, this country has suffered from a pothole plague. Our roads have become a constant and visible reminder of the decline in our country’s infrastructure, which stunts economic growth.
“From drivers to bikers to cyclists, everyone who uses our roads deserves a safe and pleasant journey. That’s why I’ve pledged to support local authorities to fix up to one million more potholes per year.
“Blackpool Council are already doing fantastic work to make the most of new technology to repair potholes faster. This should be a model for every community to learn from and help deliver the roads their drivers deserve, so that Britain can get moving.”
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