Pothole Action Call

9.47.00am GMT Mon 1st Feb 2010

"Action is needed to identify and repair roads damaged by the recent sub-zero temperatures," says Cllr Dave Radcliffe.

"Action is needed to identify and repair roads damaged by the recent sub-zero temperatures," says Lib Dem Councillor Dave Radcliffe (Selly Oak Ward). He has welcomed news that the Council has organised four additional repair crews to carry out urgent repair works and allocated an additional £600,000.

The longest period of sub zero temperatures for 30 years froze water trapped deep inside some road surfaces, causing cracks to open up and potholes to appear.

Residents can report potholes and other hazards by:

• reporting them online at http://tiny.cc/qb3Yq

• telephoning the Council Highways department on (0121) 303 6644

• texting locations to the Council on 07786 200 403 or

• reporting faults via twitter (http://twitter.com/BCCNewsRoom).

Related Link:

Birmingham City Council Highways Department.