Road in Cannock closed as surface melts in hot weather
Mason added the repairs would not come at an expense to taxpayers, after the council found work carried out had not met the required standard.He said: "Any work carried out on our highway network needs to meet our design and quality standards and, on this occasion, the surface treatment did not perform. "We will work with our contractor to arrange for the necessary repairs to take place at no expense to the taxpayer," added the Reform UK councillor.Tony Johnson, leader of Cannock Chase District Council – which is not responsible for the area's roads, but often receives complaints – said local highways were "notoriously bad"."We're renowned for our roads not being the best," he said.He added he had received reports that vehicle tyres had been damaged, and said he was concerned about the cost of repairing them.One motorist, who wished to remain anonymous, told the BBC she had spent more than £300 on replacement tyres after driving on Gorsemoor Road before the closure.
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