22/1/2010Big freeze leaves pothole problems in Inverkeithing

Are potholes caused by the big freeze causing problems in Inverkeithing?

The snow and ice may have disappeared for now, but potholes and damaged roads could be a big problem in Inverkeithing in the coming months after the recent big freeze blew a big hole in budgets both for emergency winter maintenance and road repairs.

Despite the efforts of gritting and maintenance teams during the recent bad weather, a report in the Herald reveals that councils across Scotland are facing an overspend of nearly double on winter maintenance budgets for gritting and snow clearance, with a national bill over nearly £100 million.

Has your street been affected by the big freeze - and have you seen any potholes here in Inverkeithing? Post your comments and photos here on s1inverkeithing

You can report potholes and road problems to Fife Council's Road Faults reporting service - call 08451 55 00 11 - to report an emergency out of hours call 08451 55 00 99.

Councils around the country are facing huge bills to repair roads

 
There's a sunken drain on Hill Street and at the flyover on the way down to Rosyth there are large pieces of disintegrating pothole on the road. Real wheel damagers!!!

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