Motorists will be delighted that the scourge of potholes will soon be removed from Tavistock high street.

The beautiful sight of smooth uninterrupted tarmac is gradually replacing the potholed and crumbling surface of Duke Street.

Dave Newcombe, Tavistock’s road improvement campaigner, has welcomed the work: “I am pleased that this area has finally been repaired.

“It is the main street through the shopping centre, so it does make a big difference to appearance of the town.

“Driving along this road is a welcome relief from what it used to be.

“Let’s hope that other areas which have been highlighted for repair are undertaken in the near future.”

One of Dave’s key concerns has been the ‘slow’ rate of pothole repairs by the county highways department, which are blamed for damage to car tyres and suspension throughout West Devon.

After the road was dug up - a lovely new surface.
After Tavistock's Duke Street was dug up – a lovely new smooth surface. (Tindle)
Digging up the high street which has been peppered by potholes and crumbling surface.
Digging up Tavistock’s high street which has been peppered by potholes and crumbling surface. (Tindle)
Before the new road surface on Tavistock's Duke Street.
Before the new road surface on Tavistock's Duke Street. (Tindle)