Scunthorpe-based business Archway Roadmaster has leased a pothole repairing machine to North Lincolnshire Council to speed repairs and slash carbon emissions.
The machine will be able to fill potholes four times faster than the current system, reducing carbon emissions by as much as 80% in the process.
Cllr Rob Waltham, leader of North Lincolnshire Council, said: “We cannot stop potholes forming but we can improve how we tackle the problem – this new machine it means they can be repaired much quicker and it will play a big part in our highway improvement works going forward.”
The new machine is safer for those carrying out the work and drivers as everything is controlled from inside the cab and it is much quicker, repairing defects in minutes with minimal disruption to traffic.
Cllr Neil Poole, cabinet member for Highways, said: “This is a strategic investment in our road network and will make a huge difference to communities across the area.”
Now the council is looking for suggestions to name the machine ahead of its maiden shift – anything goes, as long as they are fun, original – and clean.
Cllr Poole added: “As it’s the first pothole machine we are using in North Lincolnshire, we decided it was only right and proper it is given a name. We received some amazing ideas from people when naming the gritters so I’m expecting some imaginative ideas this time.”
