This Motorist Fills Pothole Without Consent- Private Company Gets Enraged
Authorities in Cornwall, England, are searching for a motorist who filled a pothole on Tanhouse Road out of frustration. The road had been closed since April due to drainage issues, and after a month of inaction, an anonymous individual took it upon themselves to repair the pothole in May, leading to a temporary reopening. However, Cornwall Council’s road repair company, Cormac, closed the road again since the repair was not official.
Cornwall Highways officials are trying to identify the person responsible for the unauthorized fix. Councilor Colin Martin criticized the situation, calling the pothole a “perfect metaphor” for the public sector’s decline due to underinvestment. Despite public frustration, the council is seeking information on the DIY repairer, as budget cuts continue to hinder proper road maintenance. This incident parallels a case in Toronto where a resident faced consequences for building park stairs due to high city estimates.
