The AA said it received 50,091 UK call-outs in July caused by poor road surfaces. This is up 2.1% compared with the same month last year, and reverses a trend of declining pothole-related breakdowns earlier in 2025. (PA Graphics)High temperatures this summer are partly to blame for the increase, according to the AA. Local roads maintenance funding for England provided by the Government for this financial year is nearly £1.6 billion, a rise of £500 million compared with the previous 12 months. “As changing weather patterns impact roads, local government seeks to innovate and find new ways to respond to the issue.

Source: The Times August 14, 2025 05:34 UTC