What is behind spike in pothole related call-outs?
Summary
Many cars in the UK are getting damaged due to potholes, with incidents rising by 18% in January. Factors like weather conditions and heavy vehicles contribute to the pothole problem, causing issues for drivers and local authorities working to fix roads.Key Facts
- The AA responded to 68,785 pothole-related incidents in the UK this January, up from 58,380 in January last year.
- In Suffolk, a pothole damaged up to 30 cars in one night.
- Potholes form when water seeps into cracks in the road, freezes, and expands, worsening the damage.
- Cambridgeshire County Council is working to repair roads with extra crews and special machines.
- Experts say that heavy vehicles like large trucks significantly contribute to pothole damage.
- County roads have suffered more damage this year due to above-average rainfall.
- Road repair experts note that the road's materials weaken when they absorb too much water.
- The number of heavy vehicles has increased over the years, adding stress to the roads.
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