Driving down a road full of potholes can be incredibly frustrating, causing inconvenience for everyone. This was exactly the situation on Tanhouse Road and Bodmin Hill in Lostwithiel, Cornwall.
The citizens were forced to avoid the area altogether. However, one day, an anonymous motorist decided to take matters into their own hands. During a weekend in May, they filled a massive pothole with concrete, bringing relief to the community as the road reopened.
The road had deteriorated due to drainage issues, which prompted the Cornwall Council officials to close it in early April 2023. Despite a month passing with no action taken to fix the road, the proactive driver decided to tackle the problem themselves. Unfortunately, their good deed didn’t last long.
Cormac, the road repair company hired by Cornwall Council, closed the road again, claiming they were not officially responsible for the repairs. The council’s highways department is now trying to identify the motorist and hold them accountable for removing the signs and filling the pothole without consent.
