Hunstanton: Potholes do not meet 'intervention criteria'

The road surface has been breaking up for some weeks on Le Strange Terrace, near the beach in Hunstanton, causing a bumpy ride for drivers.

But when Hunstanton Town Council flagged up the state of the road to Norfolk County Council, it was told: "No action has been taken at this time but we will continue to monitor the problem.

The damaged road surface on Le Strange Terrace in Hunstanton Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Chris Bishop)

"We have assessed that the defect does not currently meet our intervention criteria. We will continue to monitor as part of normal scheduled inspections.

"This is a future resurfacing site. No defects meet with our intervention levels at present."

The town council has not yet discussed the county's response.

Potholes in Le Strange Terrace, at Hunstanton Picture: Chris Bishop (Image: Chris Bishop)

Norfolk County Council said: "The issue with the road, which is generally referred to as surface delamination, has seen the surface layer stripped away over time. While this does lead to a less appealing appearance, it does not in itself constitute a serious danger to highway users. The widespread nature of defect also makes it unsuitable or small, localised patching work.

"In terms of the criteria involved when prioritising repairs, where potholes or other defects (including surface delamination) occur on roads of this type, Norfolk Highways prioritise repairing defects with a depth of 39mm or greater. In this case, the defects on Le Strange Terrace are less than this amount."

It added the road was due for resurfacing during 2024/25 but would be repaired earlier "if further defects or damage occurs which could constitute a danger to highway users".