The Voice of Spalding and South Holland
Huge potholes in a Spalding road will be fixed “as soon as possible” it’s been said amid claims now would be a good time to do them when there are less people on the road.
The numerous holes on Woolram Wygate are currently awaiting repairs and last week Lincolnshire County Council announced it had appointed a new contractor to repair its roads.
Jan Whitbourn, who lives nearby, says that now, while the roads are clear due to government advice to stay at home during the COVID-19 crisis would be the perfect time to do so.
The county council has told The Voice it hopes to do just that when safe to do so.
Ms Whitbourn said of the state of Woolram Wygate: “It’s really bad.
“All the way down the road there big holes in where road that people zig-zag to get away from.
“Everyone behaves like a dodgem car at a very slow speed.
“It is time action was taken on a road which is well used every day as it’s near a school.
“The holes are getting larger and the tyres on the cars are suffering along with our pockets.
“Surely the time to do it is now while schools are out and people are not driving down there.”
A spokesman for Lincolnshire County Council said: “We do have a report from a member of the public of potholes on Woolram Wygate and it’s with our new contractor for repair as soon as possible.
“Following Department for Transport guidelines, essential maintenance is continuing and we’re working with our contractors to ensure staff can follow the latest Public Health advice on social distancing.”
Last week the county council announced a new £762million contract with Balfour Beatty Group Limited and Colas Limited alongside existing contractor WSP UK to improve the county’s highways.
Coun Richard Davies, executive member for highways at Lincolnshire County Council, said: “The government’s current policy is that works should continue where they can be undertaken in accordance with Public Health England and industry guidance.
“It’s critical that those making necessary journeys during this pandemic can do so safely on our roads.
“The council has been working with our new contractors to allow planned surface dressing, footways schemes and other essential work to go ahead, with staff following advice on social distancing.
“I’d like to thank our previous partners – Kier and Dynniq – for their work over the years and for helping us achieve a seamless transition from one contract to the next, especially during these unprecedented times.”
