Winter Damage Repairs - Update Information

A report by the Director of Kent Highway Services to the Joint Transportation Board.

1.1               Summary

1.1.1         Following on from last years programme of weather damaged repairs to potholes, Kent Highway Services(KHS) had planned further action for this winter should it prove necessary.

1.1.2   Due to December’s harsh weather, the plan was instigated by          expanding further the number of KHS crews working on weather           damage potholes whilst also using additional external contractors.

1.1.3         Further to this, a programme of ‘find and fix’ work will commence during April 2011.  This will be similar to last year where external contractors are employed to permanently repair potholes in nominated roads.

1.1.4         During the period from January to March, 43 roads were visited and 1070 potholes repaired, the locations are listed below for the Boards’ information.

1.1.5         This was in addition to the day to day, routine work undertaken by KHS such as:

·         Works identified by the Highway Inspectors during their routine inspections,

·         Programmed repairs on carriageways and footways,

·         Gully cleansing

·         Completion of the project to remove unnecessary guardrails from within and around the Town Centre.

1.2               Legal Implications

1.2.1         Nil

1.3               Financial and Value for Money Considerations

1.3.1         The programme is being financed within KHS budgets.

1.4               Risk Assessment

1.4.1         N/A

Accountable Officer:                                      Andy Moreton  08458 247 800