Pothole news
Potholes and poorly maintained roads are always making headlines, which just goes to prove what a major source of heartache they are for the nation's motorists. Below you'll find links to just some of the many news stories on the topic of potholes that appear every week.
People in Gloucestershire braced for more pothole repairs
The county is bracing itself for another raft of polehole repairs over the coming months after the last bout of bad weather.
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Huge pothole causing a headache for motorist
A huge pothole in Paisley town centre is driving motorists round the bend.
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Two Extra Teams Sent Out To Fix Telford's Potholes
Two extra teams were being dispatched from today to deal with potholes on roads across Telford & Wrekin.
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Pothole problems in Gloucestershire may not be as bad as last year, says council
An inspection of Gloucestershire roads has shown that damage caused by the recent spell of freezing snowy weather may not be as bad as last year. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 17/01/2011, Source: This Is ScunthorpeNorth Lincolnshire road repairs will be patchy due to holes in funding
Work has started on repairing about 7,000 potholes in North Lincolnshire – but motorists have been warned cash is scarce and to be patient. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 17/01/2011, Source: The ArgusSussex drivers complain of pothole misery
But they are also facing another recurring nightmare. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 17/01/2011, Source: Northampton ChronicleWorkmen fill 18,000 potholes in Northamptonshire
Workmen have fixed 18,500 potholes to clear a massive backlog created last winter and ensure new problems are repaired quickly. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 16/01/2011, Source: Eastwood AdvertiserRoads and pot holes to be looked again after snow
An Eastwood councillor has said he plans to invite the county’s highways chief to the town to inspect the towns roads once again following the bad weather. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 16/01/2011, Source: Maidenhead AdvertiserCash to 'be found' to solve pothole problem in Wokingham
Funds will be found from council budgets to patch up potholes that spring up across Wokingham, according the borough's transport chief. Read this News (opens in new window)
Date: 15/01/2011, Source: Herald ScotlandSocial work and education may suffer due to potholes
Further cuts may have to be made to education and social work budgets after councils secured only a fraction of the estimated £120 million needed to repair winter-ravaged roads and keep them clear of snow and ice. Read this News (opens in new window)
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