North East Lincolnshire Council has launched ‘NEL Roads: Prevention and Repair’, a new campaign to keep residents more informed about how the Council looks after roads and pavements.
From repairing potholes and maintaining roads to preparing for freezing temperatures, the campaign will explain what the teams are doing, why the work is needed and how residents can report problems in their area.
“Last winter was particularly tough on roads. Heavy rain followed by short, sharp periods of freezing temperatures created conditions that can cause road surfaces to deteriorate,” said a Council spokesperson. “Water can get into small cracks in the road surface. When temperatures drop, that water can freeze and expand, making the damage worse and causing potholes to form.”
Between November 2025 and March 2026, 1954 defects were reported locally on our roads and pavements. Once a reported pothole has been inspected, it is assessed and prioritised for repair, with timescales ranging from 24 hours to three months.
NEL’s highways teams have continued working across the borough to tackle these problems. Between January and July 2026, they repaired 2522 defects on our roads and pavements.
Throughout the year, the Council’s teams carry out planned maintenance and are exploring different repair methods and materials that could help protect road surfaces, extend their life and prevent problems developing in the first place.
Cllr Paul Batson, Portfolio Holder for Housing, Infrastructure and Transport, said:
“We know the condition of our roads matters to our communities. People rely on them every day to get to work, take children to school, visit family and friends and travel around our borough.
“Last winter created difficult conditions for roads, but our teams have continued working hard to repair damage and make the best use of the funding available.
“We also want to focus on prevention. That means looking at how we can protect our roads, exploring different materials and repair methods, and carrying out planned maintenance where we can.
“Through NEL Roads: Prevention and Repair, we want to make it easier for residents to understand the work taking place in their communities, how decisions are made and how they can report a problem to us.”
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