Today is national pothole day for the UK.

The UK is suffering poor roads due to neglect, with National Pothole Day having been declared for 15th January 2025 to highlight the issue – image courtesy of Mike Woof
“If we want to see want to see improved conditions, local authorities need sustained, targeted and accountable funding – provided on both a needs and improvement basis – over the long term. This would allow highway engineers to carry out the right maintenance and repair interventions at the right time – delivering better value for money for the public funds allocated and helping to ensure we have a local road network that is safe, keeps people connected and supports economic growth.”