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England’s Crumbling Roads: Just 3% Were Maintained Last Year

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Large pothole on a wet UK city road at night

We take a look at RAC analysis on what the 3% road maintenance rate means for you

Road Maintenance in Decline

Year

Total Miles Maintained

Change vs Previous Year

2017/18

7,510

-

2022/23

4,144

↓ 45%

2023/24

4,894

↑ 18%

A Roads vs Minor Roads

Preventive Work Is Being Skipped

Close-up of a car tyre next to a large pothole on a damaged urban road

The Case for Preventive Maintenance

What’s The Government Doing?

What This Means for You

Conclusion

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About the Author: Fergus Gray

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