More than 4,000 holes were repaired in August the county council has said – though unlike the Beatles, it did not say if the holes were rather small or they had to count them all.
The authority said that Staffordshire highways crews repaired 4,022 potholes in August, up from 3,183 in August last year as they “kept up momentum” with an ambitious plan.
Since 1st April, crews have repaired 22,375 potholes, helping keep the council on track towards its 40,000 target by March 2027.
Innovation, including velocity patching, screeding, the JCB Pothole Pro and cut and break crews, is helping speed up repairs and improve roads across the county.
Crews made the most of the summer conditions, using both established repair methods and newer technology to fix defects quickly and create smoother, safer journeys for Staffordshire motorists.
Velocity patching allowed crews to repair suitable defects quickly by cleaning the area, sealing it and applying stone and bitumen in one operation, while the JCB Pothole Pro helped prepare larger defects more efficiently before permanent repairs were made.
County Coun Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet member for strategic highways, said: “We know how strongly people feel about potholes, which is why we are working hard to repair more defects, more quickly, and make journeys smoother and safer across Staffordshire.
“The fact that more than 22,000 potholes have already been repaired since April shows the scale and pace of work taking place.
“By combining innovation such as velocity patching and the JCB Pothole Pro with the skills of our cut and break crews, we can target the right repair in the right place and keep making real improvements for residents, businesses and visitors.”
