Potholes map rates council road repair progress
Summary
A new map in England allows drivers to see how well local councils are fixing potholes. The Department for Transport rated councils' road conditions and repair efforts using a red, amber, and green system. The government has promised over £7 billion for road repairs in the next four years.Key Facts
- A new map shows how councils in England are dealing with potholes.
- Councils are rated red, amber, or green based on road conditions and repair efforts.
- Thirteen councils got a red rating, meaning their roads need a lot of work.
- Most councils were rated amber, indicating they are making some repairs.
- Councils with a red rating will get an extra £300,000 to help improve roads.
- The UK government has committed £7.3 billion for road repairs over the next four years.
- Derbyshire received the worst rating, but claims for pothole damages there have dropped since May 2025.
- Potholes in the UK cause numerous vehicle damages, costing drivers an average of £590 each.
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