Newly-Resurfaced Roads Turning Into "Death Traps"

Newly-resurfaced roads across Sheffield are turning into "death traps" in wintry weather, with many residents questioning the quality of work carried out by a council contractor.

Residents say that roads which have been resurfaced by Amey become dangerous when temperatures plummet, as water has nowhere to drain. This in turn leads to the formation of ice and treacherous driving conditions.

Local resident Mitchell Fry said "I think the problem is the roads are so smooth. Whether it's because they're new I don't know but I think it's because they are very smooth so there's nowhere for the water to run off."

A spokeswoman for Streets Ahead said:

"We have responsibility for maintaining paths and it is the case that newly laid paths do have a smoother finish than the old worn ones. Prior to resurfacing by Streets Ahead, the surfaces of many paths across the city had deteriorated.

"Although a rough surface can sometimes be advantageous during periods of snow and ice, we have to maintain paths in order to ensure that, at any point in the year, they do not provide a trip hazard and they are compliant with national standards. The newly-laid surfaces are designed and constructed in line with the national standards."

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