Future of Roads Minister Lilian Greenwood MP dropped into JCB on National Pothole Day to see close up a machine which is helping fix the nationwide scourge of Britain’s highways.
The Nottingham South MP visited the JCB Power Systems factory in Foston, Derbyshire to watch the JCB Pothole Pro in action. Derbyshire has been highlighted as the worst area in England for potholes and is set to benefit from a share of the Government’s record £1.6 billion investment to resurface roads across England. Talking during her visit, Lilian Greenwood said: “JCB’s Pothole Pro is one of the many great examples of using new technology to repair potholes faster.” JCB municipalities general manager Ben Rawding commented: “As the Government embarks on a huge investment in England’s roads, we were delighted to show the Future of Roads Minister just how innovative and cost effective the JCB Pothole Pro is at providing a permanent fix for potholes.”
