en.Wedoany.com Reported - Derbyshire County Council will trial a JCB Pothole Pro repair machine over the next three months to assess its effectiveness in improving road repair efficiency and durability. The device can cut, trim, and clean pothole surfaces in approximately eight minutes, helping road construction teams speed up repairs.

This trial is based on an earlier assessment conducted last year, aiming to determine whether the technology can provide a cost-effective supplement to Derbyshire's pothole repair program. Meanwhile, the council will evaluate the performance of the JCB Pothole Pro against existing repair methods.

Over the past 18 months, Derbyshire has begun adopting a new elasto-mastic repair solution. This material, partially made from recycled truck tires, is more flexible than traditional asphalt, reducing water infiltration and preventing further road deterioration. The council stated that potholes and larger cracks repaired using this method, along with sealed repair edges, have so far required no maintenance.

Additionally, the council will deploy one jetpatching device each in the north and south of the county until October for rural road maintenance. This process can quickly repair multiple potholes with minimal traffic disruption and remains effective in wet weather conditions. Another introduced hot repair technology will be used on city center and residential roads, with up to four work teams operating continuously until April 2027. This technology repairs roads by heating and reusing existing pavement materials, forming a smooth waterproof layer directly bonded to the surrounding roadway.

Councillor Charlotte Hill, Derbyshire County Council's Cabinet Member for Highways, said: "We know potholes are a real concern for residents, causing frustration and disruption. That's why we continue to invest in new equipment and technology to help us repair roads faster and make those repairs last longer, ensuring the right method is used for each road every time. There is no single solution for repairing potholes, but by testing new methods and building on what works, we are continuously improving Derbyshire's road network."

The latest initiative builds on the council's rapid response service, which currently repairs approximately 2,000 potholes per week. These efforts are supported by a dedicated highway innovation focus group that continuously identifies and evaluates new methods for maintaining and improving Derbyshire's road network.

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