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27th January 2011
WEYMOUTH: Motorists facing the challenge of an increasing number of potholesBy Harry Walton
RAMSHACKLE roads are forcing motorists to cope with boneshaking journeys almost every time they drive across Weymouth and Portland.
A survey by the View revealed that Abbotsbury Road in Weymouth has more than 300 patches on it for everything from trenches, cable and gas works to drains and manhole covers.
The situation is nearly as bad on the section of Chickerell Road from Boot Hill to its junction with Abbotsbury Road which has more than 240 patches.
Thousands more sites where roads have been dug up have created uneven driving conditions on routes from Dorchester Road and Littlemoor Road in Weymouth to Fortuneswell on Portland.
Weymouth and Portland transport spokesman Councillor Christine James knows better than most what the problem is because she is a driving instructor.
She said: “I believe that the county council is going to resurface Abbotsbury Road and Chickerell Road needs it as well.
“Motorists are getting caught out by these poor surfaces because they are not driving to suit the conditions.
“As a driving instructor my pupils are having to face an extra challenge coping with poor surfaces on many Weymouth and Portland roads and the county council needs to do something about the problem.”
A spokesman for Dorset County Council said: “We will shortly be carrying out resurfacing works along Newstead Road, Abbotsbury Road and Chickerell Road as part of our ongoing road resurfacing programme which will greatly improve the situation for motorists.
“We are aware that there has been a significant increase in the number of potholes on the roads of Dorset, including Weymouth, following the period of bad weather that Dorset has recently experienced.
“Any potholes are repaired depending on their size and location but due to the increase in the number of defects we are having to deal with at present they may not be addressed as quickly as normal.
“If there is a cluster of potholes then extensive patching or a resurfacing scheme would need to be implemented.
“Regular inspections are carried out on all roads in Dorset to identify safety defects, including dangerous potholes, but we also encourage the public to report any locations that they come across.
“This can be done by phoning Dorset Direct on 01305 221000 or by going to www.dorsetforyou.com”
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