potholes

Pothole breakdowns up by a quarter in 2025

Pothole breakdowns rose by 25% in the third quarter of 2025 compared to the same period last year. According to the RAC Pothole Index, RAC patrols attended 5,035 pothole-related breakdowns […]

Pothole problem set to deepen in autumn

Drivers have been warned that the pothole problem in the UK could become significantly worse in the coming weeks. Warm weather followed by heavy rain can cause road surfaces to […]

Worst road surfaces in England revealed

The worst road surfaces in England have been revealed in a new study, with Derbyshire finishing bottom of the list. This is according to analysis by motor trade insurance broker […]

RAC calls for compulsory pothole prevention training

The RAC has called on the government to introduce mandatory training for councils around pothole prevention. Together with the Road Surface Treatments Association (RSTA), it is urging the government to […]

Asphalt Industry Alliance marks 25 years

The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) is celebrating its 25th anniversary after being set up in 2000 to promote sustainable road maintenance. The trade body is a partnership between the Mineral […]

Pothole breakdowns rising despite investment

Pothole breakdowns were up almost 10% in the second quarter of this year compared to the same period in 2024. According to the RAC, its patrols attended 6,575 pothole-related breakdowns […]

Pothole breakdowns spike in July, warns The AA

New data from The AA and The Pothole Partnership has revealed a spike in pothole breakdowns during July. After falling numbers in the first half of the year, call-outs rose […]

Pothole repair costs rise to nearly £1,000

Pothole repair costs in the UK have risen to nearly £1,000 on average, according to a new survey. OnePoll surveyed 2,000 drivers in the UK for NFU Mutual and found […]

Drivers back pothole levy for heavier vehicles

New research has found that drivers believe operators of heavy vehicles should contribute more towards road maintenance through a pothole levy. According to a survey carried out by Kwik Fit, […]