Nottinghamshire County Council has taken delivery of the JCB Pothole Pro machines from commercial asset supplier Dawsongroup, just a week after approval was given on a record-breaking £181.25m investment in the county’s roads.

They will be delivering first-time permanent repairs in Nottinghamshire through the county council’s highways partner, Via East Midlands, and add to the eight repair teams that hit the county’s roads at the start of the month, says the West Bridgford Wire.

The unique three-in-one machines, which have been leased for 12 months, will help to improve the speed, quality and cost-effectiveness of repairs across the county.

Council Leader Councillor Mick Barton said the arrival of the Pothole Pro machines will provide value for money for Nottinghamshire residents.

“After months of hard work, Cllr Bert Bingham, Cabinet Member for Transport and Highways, and I decided to take on two JCB Pothole Pro machines as part of our ongoing work to repair the roads. These machines will have a positive impact on what we are trying to achieve and mark a significant step forward in our first-time permanent repair programme.

“Residents rightly expect us to deal with potholes quickly and effectively, and this technology allows us to do exactly that, in addition to the more traditional methods we already use.

“What sets the Pothole Pro apart is its ability to complete multiple repair stages using a single piece of equipment.

“By combining cutting, cropping and cleaning into one machine, we can reduce the time crews spend on each repair while also minimising disruption to road users.

“Ultimately, this is about delivering a better service for our communities.”

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