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Pothole crisis to worsen due to budget cuts, freezing weather and Russia sanctions

Published 23 January 2023
By David Mullen
Budget cuts, freezing weather and sanctions on Russia are among the factors contributing to the ongoing pothole crisis in the UK.
JCB unveils machine that fixes potholes in 8 minutes

Green light for £15m traffic signal upgrade

The UK government has announced a £15m fund to tackle potholes and modernise traffic signals.
Published 16 August 2021
UK Government commits £23m to pothole prevention

UK Government commits £23m to pothole prevention

The Department for Transport will invest £23m in research and trial initiatives at aim to prevent potholes from forming in UK roads.
Published 04 February 2019
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Meet Britain's road maintenance volunteers

A cash-strapped council is leaving verges uncut, minor potholes unfilled and litter uncleared, relying on an army of local volunteers to step into...
Published 17 August 2015
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News: Councils admit no cure in sight for Britain’s...

One of the most comprehensive annual surveys of local authorities has revealed that there is no cure in sight for Britain’s pothole plague. Drivers...
Published 26 March 2015
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News: Britain's broken roads tumble down global league...

Evidence suggests Britain’s roads have deteriorated to the point where they are comparable to those in Namibia
Published 06 January 2014