Government to tackle UK potholes crisis with £1.6bn funding

23rd December 2024

The government has announced it is aims to repair seven million potholes in the UK with an investment of £1.6bn.

This is an increase of nearly 50% on last year’s road maintenance budget.

Funds have been allocated to each local authority, with over £327m for local authorities in north west, North East and Yorkshire and Humber.

Meanwhile, local authorities in East Midlands and West Midlands will receive  over £372m, local authorities in the East of England will receive over £244, London and the South East will receive over £322m, and authorities in the South West will receive over £300m,

The public is now being encouraged to report potholes to accelerate repairs in their area.

Large pothole in Montreal, Canada.