“I travel to Bath and back on the A4 at least four times a day from Saltford. I have not spotted one single pothole in either direction. Numerous potholes are still causing hazards aroubd the city and remain unfilled. What happened to the road maintenance program for the two decades where we had no snow.”

“If he council inspected the B3110 through Midford then they didn't do a very good job of it. It took several weeks to fill just three nasty potholes but leaving others untouched. In the last four days two cars have hit the same wall in the same place after hitting the same pothole and bouncing off the road. When a pothole does get filled then the work should consist of more than just shovelling a bit of tarmac into the hole and then belting it with the back of a shovel.”

“"6. Substantial improvements to the Hicks Gate roundabout, Keynsham which have improved traffic flows and road safety as part of the Council¿s joined-up plan to help reduce traffic congestion"

ARE YOU HAVING A LAUGH

EVERY BIT OF THE DISJOINED-UP PLAN IS CAUSING CONGESTION.

Sorry to shout, but that's what I do every time I am sat at a Red Traffic Light to get onto an EMPTY Roundabout and again while I am going arouind it.

WHAT IS WRONG WITH YOU BANES, sack those responsible, SWITCH OFF the lights for the 20-22 Hours a day that they are not needed.

You are wasting electricity and we collectively are wasting fuel, money, time, contributing to additional carbon emmissions, global warming and no doubt a little warming of peoples tempers too!”

“Ian - would you like salt and vinegar to go with that chip on your shoulder?”

“I'm so pleased that the A4 is being resurfaced again! Great way to slow down ALL those that love their jobs so much. Your bosses must be so proud of you all to see you fight each other for positions and go as fast as posible for them!
You ALL seem to fight pass me and give me nasty looks because I'm not in a rush. I just don't like my job that much! Besides I like to look at the beautiful views between Bath and Bristol!
Good luck to all you road workers with all those nutters speeding past you and NOT caring about YOUR safty!”

“Ok Paul; the comment was meant to be a bit of "tongue in cheek". No personal abuse intended.”

“Ian: It's a tricky line, I know, but please steer clear of personal abuse. I'm not sure calling people blind is entirely helpful, let alone tasteful. Many thanks.”

“to the anonymous contributor at the Guildhall - if your inspectors regularly inspect all roads including the A39 then the one of the following is true:
1. The inspectors have failed to act upon the very poor condition of the A39 ( in particular at Hallatrow).
2.The inspectors have told their superiors they have inspected the A39 but in fact went home for lunch, did some shopping or other non work related activity that day.
3.The inspectors employed to inspect the A39 have very poor vision (or indeed are blind)”

“To Ian and others ¿ happy to oblige to answer the points on specifically on roads.

1. The resurfacing programmes undertaken by the Council are not biased in favour of any geographical area. All the roads across the district are subject to both independent technical surveys and regular inspections by our team of Inspectors ¿ this includes the A39. It is the findings from these sources that determine the programme of works;

2. Until recently the A4 was classed as trunk road and looked after by the Highways Agency. The Council has recently taken on responsibility for this road. The Council secured money through the Department for Transport to fund the works currently on site. This ensures that local taxpayers are not picking up a liability for the result of any future deterioration in the underlying road surface. Because of the funding source the Council cannot spend this money on other roads;

3. There are a number of factors that get taken into consideration when deciding timing of the works. The overriding consideration is always to minimise inconvenience as far as possible. Overnight/ weekend working obviously minimises disruption to the travelling public. However, night time and weekend working also attracts premium payments from our contractors. The more of this work we do, the less money there is for other road surface improvements;

4. Claverton Street is due to be resurfaced due its poor condition and the rapid deterioration during the recent severe weather;

5. If people have concerns about the standard of roads or potholes, they should be reported to the Council via Council Connect on 01225 394041 or councilconnect@bathnes.gov.uk or Text SMS 07797 806545.

It is also worthy re-iterating that the Council has increased its planned and reactive road maintenance £3.5 million this year increased to a proposed £6.5 million next year which means we¿ll be able to do more repairs in 2010/11.”

“My opinion, and that of a friend who was also stuck in the horrendous jams on the west side of Bath on Monday night, is that the A4 dual-carriageway is in a far, far better state than many of the other major roads within Bath itself which are riddled with potholes. Once again BANES seems to have got its priorities wrong.”