New Taskforce To Tackle Roadwork Woes

By Enda Brady, Sky Correspondent

A new taskforce has been set up to try to reduce the cost and the disruption caused by roadworks across Britain.

The latest research shows that £435m of taxpayers' money has been wasted over the past two years as a result of contractors poorly resurfacing trenches after digging up roads.

It is estimated that this amount of cash would fill in the equivalent of eight million potholes.

The taskforce - comprising councils, utility companies and business representatives - was formed after a roadworks summit called by the Local Government Association.

"Most roadworks are essential and in many cases carried out efficiently and to a good standard," said Cllr Peter Box, chairman of the LGA's Economy and Transport Board.

"However, all too often the rush to get on to the next job leaves in its wake patches of shoddy resurfacing.

Some 20% of roadworks last year were considered not up to standard

"Not only is the taxpayer left to foot the bill to do the resurfacing properly, it means needless frustration for motorists and thousands of pounds in lost trade for small businesses.

"For many years people have been complaining about these problems, but very little has changed. Hopefully now that the councils, utility companies and businesses have agreed to work together something will be done so the disruption and frustration of motorists and traders is kept to a minimum."

Last year 20% of their work was not up to standard meaning they had to be redone properly at the expense of local councils, causing more disruption and delays. This was up 3% on 2011.

Another problem is the same stretch of road being dug up by different companies in quick succession, rather than carrying out their work in the same trench.

The new taskforce will aim to use new technology to better coordinate projects and monitor the contractors' performance.

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