A hole lot of trouble as potholes litter borough

Rochdale Council is set to begin counting the cost of damage to roads caused by the recent big freeze.

The cold snap has seen potholes appear or worsen on many of the borough’s highways.

National statistics claim heavy snow and sub-zero temperatures have left Britain’s roads with more than a million potholes which will cost at least £100million to repair.

And there is an estimated one pothole for every 100 yards of road across the country.

It is not yet known how much it will cost to repair Rochdale’s potholed roads.

A spokesman said the Council was aware of the potential problems the prolonged cold weather was likely to have had on the network.

They said: "We have received a number of reports of potholes appearing on the borough's roads following the recent prolonged period of freezing conditions. This scenario has been reported across the UK.

"We are asking residents to report any new potholes by calling us on 0845 121 2979. We will prioritise and repair these as soon as possible, concentrating on main roads initially.

"As a temporary measure, the most severe potholes will be temporarily filled with a view to developing a programme of permanent repairs in the coming months."