In Britain, there have been numerous news stories about pothole-related problems, and people have consistently found creative ways to call attention to them. A teenager’s idea might just be the most creative one; here’s what he did.
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Teenager turns pothole-ridden road into golf course
scotsman.com
Malmesbury native Ben Thornbury, 18, came up with an innovative idea to enliven the neighbourhood and draw attention to the town’s pothole issue, which has led to numerous accidents involving vehicles throughout the United Kingdom.
Ben decided to make a point by making a crazy golf course out of potholes because he was tired of the government’s disregard for the cracks and holes.
20 residents reportedly participated in Ben’s attempt to persuade the council to take immediate action, which is a little more proactive than simply pointing out a pothole and leaving, according to The Metro.
“I’m so happy it was my idea. While all the cars were passing by, people were playing crazy golf in the middle of the high street,” he claimed.
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Speaking of the response from the populace, he stated, “Probably more than 20 people turned out, which is very good for a small town.” We were playing golf with a family who had just arrived in town for the day when they pulled up in the middle of the road. People have been messaging me and saying, “You’ve done it again for the community,” which is just such a satisfying feeling.
Ben expressed his gratitude for the honour of calling Malmesbury, a charming market town perched atop one of England’s oldest boroughs, home.
Here’s what the administration has to say
The Scotsman
According to Cllr Caroline Thomas, the cabinet member for transport at Wiltshire Council, the increase in potholes is not just limited to Wiltshire but has been observed across the country. She cited the combination of a long dry summer, followed by periods of wet and freezing conditions, as a reason for the deterioration of road surfaces.
Malmesbury High Street was surveyed in 2022 and was found to be sound, but reports from residents and businesses this year indicate that the road surface has rapidly deteriorated.
The council has been awarded an additional £3.6m from the Department for Transport’s Pothole Fund, which will support the efforts to tackle the increasing number of potholes across the county. Cllr Thomas advised residents to report any highway defects or potholes to the council using their MyWilts service on their website or smartphone app.
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