The first Pothole Pro machine has arrived in Powys, marking an important milestone in the council’s wider investment in highway maintenance. The specialist machine forms part of the County Council’s £2.5 million investment in highways maintenance and will help highways teams deliver more effective, longer-lasting pothole repairs across Powys’ 5,500km road network.

The JCB Pothole Pro helps prepare damaged road surfaces before repairs are carried out. By cutting, cropping and cleaning defects more effectively, it helps crews complete stronger and more durable repairs while making more efficient use of resources.

The machine has now arrived in Powys and highways crews are currently receiving specialist training to ensure it can be used safely and effectively before entering service. Two further machines are expected to join the fleet once they have been manufactured and delivered.

Cllr Jake Berriman, Leader of Powys County Council, said:

“Our residents rightly expect to see improvements to the county’s roads and this investment is helping us deliver exactly that. The arrival of the first Pothole Pro demonstrates how we are combining investment in modern technology with the expertise of our highways teams to support stronger, longer-lasting repairs across Powys.

Cllr Jackie Charlton, Cabinet Member for a Greener Powys, said:

“Maintaining and improving our roads remains a priority for the council.

“The Pothole Pro will provide our highways teams with an additional tool to help deliver more durable repairs and make the most of the investment we are making in the highway network.

“This investment supports our ambition for a Stronger, Fairer and Greener Powys by helping us improve local infrastructure and keep communities connected.”

(Picture: Powys County Council)