Shropshire Council Deploys Roadmaster Vehicles to Tackle Rural Potholes

Shropshire Council is stepping up its efforts to address potholes across the county, with specialist Roadmaster vehicles set to play a key role in improving rural roads over the coming weeks.

The council operates two Roadmaster vehicles during the spring and summer months, targeting areas most affected by road surface deterioration. The machines use advanced spray injection patching technology to repair potholes and other defects quickly and efficiently.

The move comes as local authorities continue to deal with increased road damage following a period of wet and cold weather, which has exacerbated pothole formation across the UK.

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David Vasmer, Shropshire Council’s Cabinet Member for Highways and Environment, said the authority is committed to tackling the issue:

“We are determined to get on top of the pothole problem, which has been made worse by the recent wet and cold weather – a situation faced by other councils across the country.

“The Roadmasters help us to repair potholes quickly to a high standard, and they therefore make a huge difference to our rural roads.

“Along with the work of our pothole teams, and our work to surface dress and resurface roads across the county, the Roadmasters will play a big role in our efforts to reduce the backlog of pothole repairs.

“People can also help us by reporting any potholes that they spot.”

The Roadmaster system works by first preparing the damaged area before injecting a high-velocity mix of aggregate and binder into the defect. The repair is then compacted and sealed with a surface dressing, creating a durable finish.

This method is designed to be both cost-effective and efficient, reducing disruption for road users compared with traditional repair techniques. By sealing cracks and addressing minor defects early, the technology also helps prevent the formation of new potholes.

The initiative forms part of Shropshire Council’s wider programme of highway maintenance, which includes resurfacing and surface dressing works across the county.