Potholes due to be repaired in a number of Eastbourne roads

Work is starting in the new few weeks in Wordsworth Drive, Whitley Road, Tutt’s Barn Lane, Sorrel Drive, Ringwood Road, Nightingale Close, Lindfield Road, Latimer Road, Frenchgate Road, Faversham Road, Enys Road, College Road, Close Twenty Five, Carisbrooke Close, Alder Close, Elm Grove, Brassey Avenue, Jellicoe Close, Pulborough Avenue, Crawley Crescent, Parkfield Avenue, Blackwater Road, The Rising, Willingdon Park Drive, Magnolia Drive, Ranworth Close, Mendip Avenue, Pennine Way, Snowdon Close, Chiltern Close, St Paul’s Close, Lilac Close, Cedar Close, Ramsey Way, Larch Gardens, Hardy Drive, Walsingham Close, Mountbatten Drive, Byland Close, Wrestwood Avenue, Furness Road and Reynolds Road.

The work is being carried out by East SXussex Highways contractors using spray patching techniques.

An East Sussex Highways spokesperson said, “This year we’re working to fix potholes and prevent them from forming. Velocity Patching fixes defects permanently in just a few minutes, keeping traffic moving without the need for closing the road. ur machine and crew can fix up to 200 potholes per day, meaning that we can carry out more repairs.

“First, the machine blows the defect clean, removing any dust and grit for a clean surface.

“Next, a cold emulsion is forced in to every crack and crevice. This seals the defect and protects it by preventing any water from getting under the surface. This is how potholes often form.

“Finally, aggregate is coated in bitumen emulsion before being fired at high velocity in to the pothole. It is compacted densely and sets immediately. The process takes just a few minutes, and is ready to drive on immediately.

“We will be working our way around the county and repairing the roads mentioned as we go. These roads will remain open as we work with short delays in areas.”