A road in Mitchel Troy is in a more cratered condition than the surface of the Moon, according to two local councillors who are lobbying for it to be resurfaced.

While most of Common Road in Mitchel Troy was resurfaced three years ago, part of the Mitchel Troy Common loop was left out, on the basis that it was used less by through traffic.

Since then, the road has deteriorated and is subject to regular complaints to the council about the craters and broken road surface.

Cllr Richard John said, “This road is in a dreadful state. It has been repeatedly patched but because the new tarmac is never properly compressed and sealed, it soon pops out and requires fixing again.

“We have reported these potholes so many times but really, the whole road needs resurfacing. The road’s in a worse condition than the surface of the Moon. Residents should not have to put up with such a poor road surface.

“We fear that because it’s a residential lane rather than a main thoroughfare, it may never reach the top of the Council’s priority list, which is determined by a formula, which includes levels of usage.”

Cllr Jayne McKenna said, “It’s really frustrating that there are more roads in Monmouthshire that need resurfacing than resources allow. This road, and others, are in a terrible condition and urgently need properly resurfacing before the council faces even more claims for vehicle damage, putting further pressure on the council’s budget.

“We have also been lobbying for the main road between Mitchel Troy and Monmouth to be resurfaced as that’s another arterial route full of craters and potholes. This is getting quite dangerous with vehicles swerving to miss the bigger potholes.

“We will continue to put pressure on the council to bring these roads up to a safe standard.”