Pothole Pro helps fill the gaps

A local authority is stepping up efforts to improve road conditions by using new technology to deliver faster and longer-lasting repairs across its network.

Gateshead Council has completed a fresh wave of road maintenance using its specialist Pothole Pro machine, introduced as part of a £7.7 million investment in highways between 2025 and 2030. 

The equipment has enabled more repairs to be carried out in the past four months than during the whole of the previous financial year.

Recent work has focused on areas including Leam Lane, Birtley, Low Fell, Felling and Rowlands Gill, with locations identified through a mix of resident reports, inspections and data. 

The approach supports both planned maintenance and targeted safety repairs, with further works planned across the borough.

Councillor John McElroy, cabinet member for environment and transport at Gateshead Council, said: “The Pothole Pro has been a game changer for our programme of road repairs.

“It ensures high quality repairs delivered in a more efficient way and at a lower cost than traditional repairs.

“By targeting locations using both data and community feedback, we’re able to improve road conditions where they are needed most and ensure our network is safe, reliable and maintained for the future.”

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