Aug 21, 2023
Car breakdowns due to potholes soar in rainy July
Car breakdowns due to potholes soared in July as repairs slowed during one of the wettest months on record, figures show. The AA motoring organisation said call-outs for car damage from potholes rose by almost 20% compared with last July. Wet weather meant drivers often could not see the potholes while repair efforts by councils were affected. Potholes become worse in winter, when water can seep into cracks in the road. The constant freezing and thawing of water in icy temperatures weakens the structure of the road and material eventually dislodges with the movement of vehicles, causing holes. The cost of bringing potholed roads in England and Wales up to scratch has been estimated at £14bn. The government increased its Potholes Fund by £200m, to £709m for 2023.
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