Swansea Council’s ongoing maintenance programme for 2024/25 is continuing and key routes are set for resurfacing as part of an £8.1million investment in road repairs.
The funding is spread across a number of different highway improvement programmes, including large resurfacing schemes (LRS), small resurfacing schemes (SRS) – where teams tackle smaller road defects. The money also helps fund the pothole repair scheme.
A number of large schemes have been planned for January and February along major routes throughout Swansea.
The first schemes to get underway include Valley Way – Llansamlet (between junction with Fendrod Way and Junction at Ferryboat Close). Resurfacing will also take place along Swansea Road (Junction of Hospital Road).
Other schemes set to be completed include a section of Carmarthen Road (jct with Ravenhill Road and King’s Head Road), Bethel Road/Frederick Place (jct with Peniel Green Road/TrallwnRd), Ceri Road – Townhill and Lime Street – Gorseinon.
Andrew Stevens, Cabinet Member for Environment and Infrastructure, said: “Our highway maintenance teams are starting off the new year just as busy as they were in 2024. A number of major highway improvement schemes are planned for completion during the next few months.
“All the schemes have been planned in relation to ongoing highways inspections we carry out to assess which roads are most in need of repair and upgrading.
“As always, our crews aim to complete the schemes with as little disruption as possible for motorists.”
Pothole crews are also dealing with a high volume of calls from the public, who have reported faults to the Council’s 48hr pothole repair service.
Since April 2024, pothole teams have filled more than 4,500 defects, with the majority repaired within the 48hr pledge made by the Council.
Cllr Stevens, added: “The public has played a huge part by reporting potholes to the Council. We can’t be expected to know where every pothole is in the city and many defects can occur overnight if road surfaces become brittle.
“I’m very pleased with our response to the information the public are giving us and I’m confident we are doing all we can to ensure roads are maintained to the highest level possible.”
