A pothole is a sharp edged depression in a road (carriageway), usually resulting from the effects of water or weather damage, and stresses caused by heavy vehicles.
Dudley Council repairs potholes on public roads in the borough. We don't repair potholes on private roads; this needs to be done by either the residents or the developer.
Why is it important to repair potholes?
Potholes on the road can be a danger to road users. Potholes on the pavement can lead to accident and injury for pedestrians. Therefore it is important to repair potholes whenever they occur.
Sometimes potholes are only repaired temporarily. Why is this?
Some potholes need to be filled urgently to keep roads in a safe condition. We always try to repair these potholes permanently, but sometimes it is not possible. This is because the material we need to make permanent repairs is not always available when we need it. Instead, we repair the pothole temporarily to keep the road safe, and wait until the material for permanent repairs becomes available.
Maintenance programme structural surveys
The Council undertalkes a programe of inspections and structural surveys. Any area of road or pavement which the inspector thinks may become an imminent danger to road users or pedestrians is noted and a repair arranged.
Report a pothole
If you notice a pothole in the road, please tell us about it using our online contact form.
