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Safety Potholes still an issue in 2020 despite drop in traffic volumes

Potholes still an issue in 2020 despite drop in traffic volumes

RAC says government should invest in roads to ensure economic recovery from the pandemic.
By James Fossdyke 15 January 2021
General Potholes remain a concern for drivers despite Covid-19 pandemic

Potholes remain a concern for drivers despite Covid-19 pandemic

Lockdowns have seen mileages tumble, but the state of local roads remains a worry for many.
By James Fossdyke 14 December 2020
Government Government announces high-tech new pothole mapping plan

Government announces high-tech new pothole mapping plan

The government hopes a data-driven plan will speed up repairs.
By James Fossdyke 01 September 2020
Safety Pothole-related breakdowns persist despite lockdown, says RAC

Pothole-related breakdowns persist despite lockdown, says RAC

RAC says breakdowns caused by potholes are "a real cause for concern".
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2020
Government AA calls for pothole repairs while roads are still quiet

AA calls for pothole repairs while roads are still quiet

The organisation says reduced traffic gives the councils an opportunity to fix the roads.
By James Fossdyke 12 May 2020
General Pothole-related breakdowns rocketed at the start of 2020, says RAC

Pothole-related breakdowns rocketed at the start of 2020, says RAC

That's despite a relatively mild winter.
By James Fossdyke 01 May 2020
General It would now cost £11.1bn to fill every pothole in England and Wales

It would now cost £11.1bn to fill every pothole in England and Wales

That's up from just under £10 billion last year.
By James Fossdyke 25 March 2020
General Potholes now cost motorists £1.25bn a year in car repairs

Potholes now cost motorists £1.25bn a year in car repairs

The average repair bill stands at £115.
By James Fossdyke 24 March 2020
Government Government announces £27bn investment in roads as part of March Budget

Government announces £27bn investment in roads as part of March Budget

That includes a £2.5 billion fund to fix potholes on local roads.
By James Fossdyke 12 March 2020
Government Government dishes out £93m to fix roads and bridges

Government dishes out £93m to fix roads and bridges

It will pay for a host of projects nationwide.
By James Fossdyke 03 March 2020
General Pothole problem 'has not gone away' despite mild winter, RAC says

Pothole problem 'has not gone away' despite mild winter, RAC says

It seems breakdowns caused by potholes are still all too common.
By James Fossdyke 15 January 2020
General One in four drivers have damaged their car on a pothole or speed bump

One in four drivers have damaged their car on a pothole or speed bump

A third of those affected say it cost between £100 and £250 to fix the damage.
By James Fossdyke 13 December 2019
Government Nottinghamshire is the UK's pothole capital

Nottinghamshire is the UK's pothole capital

The county is way ahead of second-placed Devon.
By James Fossdyke 02 December 2019
Government Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

Tory manifesto promises £2bn pothole fund

But that's about a fifth of what filling all the UK's potholes would cost.
By James Fossdyke 26 November 2019
Government Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

Half of UK drivers think local roads are getting worse

The RAC says drivers would like to see car tax ring-fenced for road maintenance.
By James Fossdyke 22 November 2019
Government DfT wants 'longer-term funding' for councils to maintain roads

DfT wants 'longer-term funding' for councils to maintain roads

But the department also says maintenance is "not just about funding".
By James Fossdyke 29 October 2019
Government New data shows councils receive a pothole complaint every 46 seconds

New data shows councils receive a pothole complaint every 46 seconds

That's 700,000 complaints a year...
By James Fossdyke 16 August 2019
General Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are 'improving'

Drop in pothole-related breakdowns suggests UK roads are 'improving'

RAC responded to roughly 1,000 fewer pothole callouts than in the first quarter.
By James Fossdyke 31 July 2019
Official Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

Nearly 20 per cent of drivers would pay surcharge to fix potholes

A new survey has revealed that nearly 20 percent of motorists would cough up to sort potholes.
By Dominik Wilde 24 July 2019
Government Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

The money will go towards filling potholes and reducing congestion.
By James Fossdyke 22 July 2019
Government Money cut from road budgets would fill 8m potholes, councils claim

Money cut from road budgets would fill 8m potholes, councils claim

Councils say government's approach to road funding is "not right".
By James Fossdyke 08 July 2019
Government MPs say pothole 'plague' needs long-term funding

MPs say pothole 'plague' needs long-term funding

Government faces calls to revamp road maintenance financing
By James Fossdyke 03 July 2019
General RAC report suggests improvement in UK road surfaces

RAC report suggests improvement in UK road surfaces

But the organisation says there's "still a long way to go".
By James Fossdyke 10 May 2019
Government Two in five drivers would pay more tax to fix potholes

Two in five drivers would pay more tax to fix potholes

Forty percent of drivers would shell out tolls or taxes to rid the country of its pothole plague.
By James Fossdyke 12 April 2019
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