340 per cent increase in pothole reports in PlymouthThe weather has played havoc with the roads over over the last six weeksView Image There's been a 340 per cent increase in pothole reports in Plymouth (Image: Alison Stephenson)Plymouth has seen a 340 per cent increase in reported potholes in the last six weeks compared with the same period last year due to the weather. First was working with the NHS to provide better access to health, care and dentistry. ‌Some £55 million was being invested by the city council over that time for street lighting, traffic signalling, safety schemes, road maintenance and carriageway drainage, he said. Among the innovations will be two new repair and preservation trials for potholes. If the feedback was positive £300,000 more would be allocated to continue the scheme until the end of the year.

Source: Daily Mirror March 01, 2026 21:52 UTC