Government commits to fix UK’s pothole plague

1st October 2024

The government has restated its manifesto pledge to fix one million potholes a year.

Transport Secretary Louise Haigh confirmed Labour’s commitment to repair UK’s broken roads during a visit to Blackpool when she met road workers and councillors involved in Blackpool’s Project Amber initiative.

The initiative employs an advanced imaging system to capture high-definition photographs of roads, identifying potholes that require repairs. The plan is to introduce the technology nationwide to accelerate the repair of the most severe potholes.

Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh, said: “For too long, this country has suffered from a pothole plague. Our roads have become a constant and visible reminder of the decline in our country’s infrastructure, which stunts economic growth.

“From drivers to bikers to cyclists, everyone who uses our roads deserves a safe and pleasant journey. That’s why I’ve pledged to support local authorities to fix up to one million more potholes per year.

“Blackpool Council are already doing fantastic work to make the most of new technology to repair potholes faster. This should be a model for every community to learn from and help deliver the roads their drivers deserve, so that Britain can get moving.”

Large pothole in Montreal, Canada.