A frustrated driver in Cornwall, England, took road maintenance into their own hands by filling a massive pothole, much to the dismay of the company responsible for repairs.

A DIY Fix Out of Desperation

Tanhouse Road in Cornwall had been closed since April due to drainage issues, leaving locals to deal with a hazardous pothole for months. With no action taken despite ongoing repair promises, one anonymous driver decided enough was enough. They took matters into their own hands, filling the pothole with cement to make the road usable again.

Backlash from the Repair Company

While the quick fix temporarily restored access, it didn’t sit well with Cormac, the private company in charge of road repairs. Officials were furious over the unauthorized repair and insisted the road had to remain closed until an “official” repair was completed. Cornwall Highways even launched an investigation to find the individual responsible for the DIY repair.

A Growing Trend of Citizen Repairs

This incident in Cornwall reflects a larger trend of frustrated citizens taking on public works themselves when officials fail to act. Similar cases have popped up worldwide, such as a Toronto man who built a set of park stairs himself after facing long bureaucratic delays and excessive cost estimates from the city. While these efforts may seem commendable, they often clash with government agencies and private contractors, sparking debate about efficiency versus regulation in public infrastructure projects.

For now, the fate of Tanhouse Road remains uncertain, but one thing is clear—locals are tired of waiting for solutions that never seem to come.