A Roadmaster in action in south Shropshire
Shropshire Council’s two Roadmaster vehicles are tackling potholes on rural roads in Shropshire over the summer, as part of ongoing efforts to improve the county’s roads.
Two Roadmaster vehicles currently operate during the spring and summer months. They treat roads in specified zones – shown on this Roadmaster zones map.
In the coming weeks the Roadmaster vehicles will be visiting roads within the following towns and parishes:
- Albrighton
- All Stretton
- Bishops Castle
- Boningale
- Church Pulverbatch
- Church Stretton
- Cound
- Edgton
- Great Ness
- Hope Bowdler
- Leighton and Eaton Constantine
- Little Ness
- Longden
- Lydbury North
- Lydham
- Pontesbury
- Rushbury
- Smethcote
- Wistanstow
- Wroxeter and Uppington
The Roadmaster machines are specialised tools designed for road maintenance, particularly for fixing potholes and other imperfections through a spray injection patching technique. They first prepare the area and then inject a blend of aggregate (small stones or chippings) and binder into the defect at high velocity.
The repair is compacted and sealed with a surface dressing. This approach aims to be efficient, economical, and to create a long-lasting repair, while reducing both disruption and costs in comparison to conventional methods.
By sealing cracks and tackling minor defects, the Roadmaster can help prevent new potholes forming.
Tom Dainty Shropshire Council’s deputy Cabinet member for highways and environment, said:
“The Roadmasters are an important part of our efforts to improve the county’s roads. Their work helps us to repair potholes quickly, and with a high quality of repair, and makes a huge difference to our rural roads.”
