Commenting on today’s findings from the Institute of Advanced Motorists that motorists in Wales will suffer more from potholes than drivers in England, William Graham AM said:
‘The Institute of Advanced Motorist’s findings will be of no surprise to the many commuters in Gwent who depend on single carriageway roads maintained by Local Authorities. Those Local Authorities that took the decision to undertake preventative road repair rather than quick fixes have been proved right, with the damage caused by recent snow and ice clear to see on certain roads in the region.’
The Conservative AM for South Wales East continued:
‘The Conservative-led Newport Council deserve particular praise for their three year scheme to resurface all roads in the City which commenced in June 2009 and which has been held up as a beacon of best practice for the whole Country. The reduction in pot holes and delays despite the harsh winter we are experiencing underlines the value of the Council’s strategy and it is deserved plaudits that the Institute of Advanced Motorists has highlighted the Council for coming top of a road industry survey of the best roads in the UK’
‘As Shadow Minister for Regeneration, it is clear that more councils throughout Wales following Newport’s example of a well maintained and sensibly managed road network will lead to quicker, safer journeys and significantly boost economic development.’
