Potholes caused misery in 2023 on a scale that has not been seen in years, five to be exact. The AA estimates they may have cost UK drivers as much as £500m in repairs. Potholes caused misery in 2023 on a scale not seen in years, with the AA estimating they may have cost drivers as much as £500m in repairs. With an average repair cost for a pothole accident being £250, the AA estimates they cost its customers around £160m in total last year. Potholes don't just affect drivers of motor vehicles, but also other road users, with cyclists being particularly vulnerable to accidents.

Source: The Times January 15, 2024 08:07 UTC