Azione representatives Filomena Di Mezza and Carmine Passante say a section of the Fondovalle Isclero serving the Sant'Agata de' Goti–Telese Terme corridor, particularly between Dugenta and Melizzano, has deteriorated to a dangerous condition.
According to the report published by NTR24, the complaint describes the pavement as "disastrous," citing potholes and road irregularities. The party says the defects pose an ongoing risk on a fast road used every day for work, school and travel between nearby municipalities.
Azione is asking the Province of Benevento to take responsibility for the report and organize a timely, definitive intervention.
Why this stretch matters for commuters
The Fondovalle Isclero is not a minor local road. The Province of Benevento describes it as a strategic connection between the Telesina and Caudina valleys, with a role in linking the Sannio, Irpinian and Caserta areas.
That function helps explain why surface defects matter here: drivers use the route as a through connection rather than only for short local trips, and irregular pavement on a higher-speed road leaves less margin for sudden braking or swerving.
No independent technical inspection or engineering assessment of the current pavement condition was reported. The available report also does not specify the exact limits of the damaged segment, the number of potholes, accident figures, repair costs or a timetable for remedial work.
Safety concerns predate the latest complaint
Concerns about the Fondovalle Isclero were already being discussed publicly in December 2023, when representatives of municipalities along the route and local police officials met in Melizzano to discuss road safety.
That meeting included proposals for stronger traffic controls and possible institutional discussions with ANAS and the prefectures of Benevento and Caserta.
Separately, in February 2025, a collision on the SP 115bis branch toward Sant'Agata de' Goti required partial closure of the Fondovalle Isclero for vehicle removal and road safety operations following a fuel spill, according to Il Mattino. The available documents do not establish a direct link between that incident and the pavement defects described in the latest complaint.
A long construction history
The Province records a multi-decade construction and completion history for the Fondovalle Isclero, involving the Province of Benevento and earlier work by the local reclamation consortium.
That history provides context for the road's present regional role, but the acquired documents do not specify which authority currently has operational responsibility for each affected section.
What to watch next
It is not yet clear from the acquired documents whether the Province has formally responded to Azione's latest request.
For drivers between Sant'Agata de' Goti, Dugenta, Melizzano and Telese Terme, the practical points are straightforward: expect uneven surfaces and potholes on the Dugenta–Melizzano section, allow extra following distance, and avoid sudden lane changes to bypass defects.
The next substantive steps to clarify are a formal reply from the Province of Benevento, a defined inspection perimeter, and a stated schedule for repair.
