Council trial new machinery that could fix potholes in Leicestershire in just 8 minutes
A new scheme has been approved by Leicestershire County Council to trial new JCB machinery that could repair potholes in a matter of minutes.
Representatives from the council visited JCB to see the new Pothole Pro – an award-winning three-in-one road repair vehicle that cuts, crops, and cleans potholes in an average of just eight minutes.
The free trial will let the county council see how the equipment could work on Leicestershire’s roads, before deciding to use them long term.
Cllr Andrew Hamilton-Gray explained: “We’re creating a better Leicestershire and that means better roads and better value for money. Testing the latest innovation is part of that, and we’re looking forward to trialling a Pothole Pro in Leicestershire with the experts at JCB. “But this is a trial, not a decision to buy. We need to see how it performs on our roads, how it supports our teams and whether it offers the right value for Leicestershire residents.” Over the past year, the council has fixed around 10,000 potholes across the county. Council leader of Leicestershire County Council, Cllr Dan Harrison said: “We were delighted to spend time at JCB and meet some of the apprentice team, who showed the grit, hard work and ambition that sits behind British engineering. “This is about doing business with British business, supporting local industry and being part of something that keeps jobs, skills and innovation in this country. The trial is set to take place over a couple of days later in autumn.