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Louth County Council has become the first Council in Ireland to trial a new cutting-edge technology that quickly repairs one of the most irritating features of local roads.
The JCB Pothole Pro, which will begin repairs across the county this month, reduces road restoration times to just minutes while providing a more economical, permanent and sustainable solution than currently offered by conventional methods.
The innovative, high-powered technology works by cutting, planing and sweeping the road before filling defects with hot asphalt for a long-lasting result. Designed to operate safely and efficiently in congested urban areas, the Pothole Pro which can cover up to 250m2 per day, will maximise performance across Louth’s 1,614km road network. In addition to providing a more efficient solution, the automated nature of the machine reduces safety risks to operators often posed by manual power tools.
Commenting on the launch, Cllr Conor Keelan, Cathaoirleach, Louth County Council, said: “This is a fantastic new development towards further improving the efficiency of our operations across the roads of Co. Louth.”
Mark Johnston, Senior Engineer at Louth County Council, said: “Potholes which often form quickly and randomly, especially in wet weather, overwhelm scare Council resources, disrupt motorists and can cause extensive damage to vehicles. Keeping the road in good condition is a priority for Louth County Council and this ground-breaking technology will be vital in enabling us to meet the Council’s strategy of prompt pothole mending with no requirement for further, future repair.”
The JCB Pothole Pro has been part-funded by the republic's Department of Transport.
