More than half a million potholes were reported by members of the public to local authorities for repair last year.
Data released by councils following a Freedom of Information request has provided a snapshot of the crumbling state of Britain’s roads.
More than 512,000 potholes were reported to the 161 authorities who provided comparable figures, up 44 per cent on the 2015 figure of 356,000 potholes from 152 councils.
More than 512,000 potholes were reported to 161 local authorities over the past year
According to the RAC, the number has jumped by a third over the past two years
After extrapolating the numbers to take account of the 51 councils unable to provide data, the RAC estimated that pothole reports have increased by a third (33 per cent) over two years.
The motoring group, which submitted the information request to 212 councils, described this as ‘shocking’, and said it provides further evidence that ‘the condition of our roads is worsening’. Damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels are among the most common vehicle problems caused by potholes.
Nicholas Lyes, the RAC’s head of roads policy, said: ‘Our own analysis of breakdown data shows the damage suffered by motorists is a constant source of frustration and expense, but the scale of the problem is obviously far greater than the numbers show.’
He added that the figures were ‘just the tip of the iceberg’ as thousands of potholes go unreported every year.
One in five local roads in England and Wales is in a poor condition and the frequency of resurfacing has declined, the latest report by the Asphalt Industry Alliance warned. It estimated that it would take town halls across England and Wales around 14 years and £9.3billion to complete a backlog of repairs. The severe winter, including the freezing ‘Beast from the East’ weather front in February and March, caused many potholes to open up. But the summer heatwave also triggered a rise in breakdowns as more families headed off on staycations around the UK without carrying out proper checks on cars. The AA has said a pothole ‘epidemic’ has driven the number of breakdowns to a 15-year high.
Local councils and Highways England – which oversees motorways and major A-roads – have been criticised for leaving potholes for weeks or even months before filling them in.
But cash-strapped local authorities complain they simply do not have enough money.
They say they are £556million short of funds needed to maintain roads properly this year. The Commons transport committee is investigating.
The AA has even called for learner drivers to prove they can spot potholes to pass the driving test. Martin Tett, the Local Government Association’s transport spokesman, said councils were fixing a pothole every 21 seconds but need more funding.
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Data released by councils following a Freedom of Information request has provided a snapshot of the crumbling state of Britain’s roads.
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