Broughton Pothole Road Could See Repairs by Flintshire Council

The A5104 Chester Road has potholes. It is near Broughton’s retail park roundabout. People call the road’s state a disgrace; some say it’s the worst in Flintshire now.

Flintshire Council uses a Pothole Pro machine. Reportedly, it fixes potholes faster, and the cost is half of traditional repairs. The council knows about the A5104’s condition and considers fixing it soon.

Katie Wilby works for Flintshire Council. She said winter weather hurts the roads, as cold and wet weather damages road surfaces. Repairs occur all over the county now, and inspectors find roads needing repair soon.

The council knows about Chester Road and might resurface it. This depends on having enough money. The Welsh Government gave £25 million to help local councils improve roads.

Ken Skates is the transport secretary. He saw potholes being filled on the A494, implying more money helps maintain roads soon. The new funding renews major roads in Wales, and advanced resurfacing prevents potholes.

The resurfacing method comes from Germany, preventing about 30,000 defects. The AA said pothole damage cost £579m last year, up from £474m in 2023. Drivers meet six potholes a mile on council roads in England and Wales. Potholes risk lives and damage cars, and repairs can cost hundreds or thousands.