Potholes Plague England and Wales: Repair Backlog Hits Record £18.6bn

The worsening scourge of potholes has now reached a staggering record £18.6bn in the backlog of repairs across England and Wales, according to the latest annual industry estimate. This alarming figure comes despite councils filling in approximately 1.9 million potholes last year, underscoring the uphill battle faced by local authorities to maintain the deteriorating road network.

The crisis has been exacerbated by a particularly wet winter, leaving only half of the entire road system reported to be in good condition. Industry experts have dubbed this situation a