Hundreds of potholes to be repaired in villages

Potholes and pavements will be repaired in villages throughout the Isle of Axholme by the end of February, according to officials.

North Lincolnshire Council said crews were "working parish by parish" to patch up hundreds of potholes.

A spokesperson said more than 200 tonnes of asphalt had been laid in the past two weeks – though many of the potholes were receiving temporary fixes ahead of permanent repairs in warmer weather.

Council leader Rob Waltham said: "This programme is about getting on with the job – fixing the roads people actually use every day and doing it efficiently."

Villages in line for repairs include Belton, Epworth, Haxey, Owston Ferry, Wroot, Amcotts, Crowle, Garthorpe and Fockerby, Eastoft, Luddington and Haldenby, and Keadby and Althorpe.

"Major resurfacing works" are also due to take place in Epworth, including in High Street and Carrside, in February and March.

In January this year, the council was one of 13 authorities to receive a "red" rating from the government based on the condition of their roads and how effectively they are spending government cash on repairs.

According to the council, while potholes appear most frequently in winter, repairs can be difficult in cold, wet conditions, due to a combination of materials failing to bond, freeze-thaw cycles and heavy traffic.

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