A recent report by the Asphalt Industry Alliance reveals the staggering cost of repairing the pothole-ridden roads in England and Wales has reached nearly £17 billion. This figure emerges despite government funding aimed at road maintenance, with local authorities reporting minimal improvement. With almost one-sixth of local roads needing re-laying soon and a constant influx of potholes, the situation for drivers is dire. Industry leaders emphasize the urgent need for increased investment to prevent further decay and higher future repair costs.
The report calculated that £16.8bn would now be required, as a one-off, for local authorities to bring the network up to their ideal conditions.
The UK is nowhere close to getting out of this rut, underscoring a bleak picture for drivers who've suffered punctures from pothole damage.
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