I have been asking the Roads Service – for quite some time – about plans to repair potholes on the C12K west from the A92 at Bridge of Muchalls. Here is the response:

“There are a number of defects recorded on the system and scored through the matrix along this route. Indeed the road was inspected in the last week or so, and we therefore have an up to date picture of the overall condition.

“The defects are mainly programme and 60 day. In that regard I would hope that they will be on our radar for a suitable repair in the coming months but as you are aware we do have a considerable backlog of such defects.”

What residents can take from that reply is that the road is on the list for action, but it will be a quite a while yet. People have been (largely) patient so far.

My understanding is the “programme” means a stretch of road is included on the annual roads programme for a re-tarring or surface dressing. That is a better long-term solution. “60 day” means it receives attention within that period.