The REAL reason Britain has so many potholes

"Whether its on a quiet country road or a busy motorway, it seems almost impossible to drive anywhere in Britain without hitting a pothole. While you might curse the council for not filling in the hole that just smashed your suspension, the source of Britain's pothole scourge isn't quite so simple. In fact, by the time a pothole starts to appear, the best time to act has long since passed. And for a country with roads already as cratered and pitted as Britain, that is turning into a major problem."

"In reality, experts say Britain's pothole crisis is the result of a 'whack-a-mole' approach to filling in potholes and not enough focus on preventing them from forming. There are dozens of modern preventative treatments available that can extend the lifetime of Britain's failing roads by decades - including surface dressing, preservative sprays, and rejuvenation treatments. But the vast majority of UK councils are still neglecting these extremely cost-effective measures."

"Potholes consistently rank as drivers' biggest concerns, even overtaking the cost of insurance in a recent RAC survey, and it's easy to understand why. This year, between June and April alone, the RAC responded to 6,575 incidents of pothole-related damage, including damaged shock absorbers, broken suspension springs and distorted wheels. This means that the public puts a huge amount of pressure on councils to dedicate more and more resources to patching up the holes in their roads."

Britain's roads are widely cratered and pitted, and potholes often appear after the optimal prevention window has passed. The crisis results from a 'whack-a-mole' approach that prioritises reactive filling over preventative maintenance. Dozens of preventative treatments, such as surface dressing, preservative sprays, and rejuvenation, can extend road lifetimes by decades. Most UK councils are neglecting these cost-effective measures. Drivers report widespread vehicle damage and safety concerns, with the RAC responding to 6,575 pothole-related incidents between June and April. The government allocated £1.6 billion to fill an estimated seven million potholes, yet many roads continue to worsen.

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