The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has sounded the alarm as potholes wreak havoc on UK...

Published: 8:14 am April 23, 2024
Updated: 11:48 am October 8, 2025
UK Roads Face Growing Crisis in Pothole Epidemic

The Royal Automobile Club (RAC) has sounded the alarm as potholes wreak havoc on UK roads. In the first quarter of 2024, the RAC responded to a staggering 7,904 breakdowns caused by deteriorating road surfaces—a 53% surge compared to the previous three months in 2023. The numbers tell a grim tale: Britain’s thoroughfares are crumbling, and drivers are paying the price.

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