The council and its highways contractor Kiely Brothers carried out resurfacing work in late-May on the A30 between East Chinnock and Haselbury Plucknett - a vital section of the back road between Crewkerne and Yeovil. He said: "As we all know, the exceptionally hot weather this summer has caused problems with the road surface, resulting in a loss of texture in some sections. "I'm pleased to report that Somerset Council and its contractor, Kiely Bros, have now agreed a permanent solution. The council published a list in April of every Somerset road which will be subject to surface dressing this year, including a separate section of the A30 between Crewkerne and Chard. Mr Patrick confirmed in late-June that Kiely Brothers would be footing the bill for the additional repairs to the A30, rather than local taxpayers.