Essex Highways is carrying out even more road repairs this summer. This is thanks to £3 million extra funding we announced earlier this year.
Improvements are being carried out by Jet Patchers, which deliver pothole repairs. We have fixed over 2,300 potholes since June.
Jet Patching machines and crews are currently operating in Maldon and Uttlesford. Crews will be moving across the entire county this summer.
Jet Patching is known for its speed and efficiency.
Key benefits of the method include:
- speed and efficiency - allowing entire roads to be treated quickly with minimal traffic management
- versatility – meaning it is effective on quieter rural roads, but also in busier areas
- not requiring road closures - allowing for continuous traffic flow even during repairs
We announced an extra £12 million extra funding for highways repairs in February. Of this, £8 million is being spent on the Members’ Highways Initiative. Another £3 million is supporting the Jet Patching programme.
An extra £185,000 of the recently announced £25 million Priority One funding will also extend the use of Jet Patchers to mid-October.
