‘In a rut’: cost of fixing pothole-plagued roads in England and Wales soars to £17bn
by Mimi Ibrahim and Gwyn Topham from on (#6W1CE)
Despite the government pledging extra funds and one hole being filled every 18 seconds, motoring groups say situation looks bleak' for drivers
The cost of fully fixing the pothole-plagued local roads of England and Wales has reached a new high of almost 17bn, according to the latest industry report.
The record sums required come despite increased government funds to target road repairs - and one pothole being filled every 18 seconds.
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