William Eichler 12 June 2024

Labour pledges to fix one million potholes

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One million potholes a year will be fixed if Labour are elected on 4 July, the shadow transport secretary says.

Under the proposals, councils will be funded to improve the condition of local roads and planning barriers will be removed to ensure infrastructure upgrades can be delivered.

The plan will be funded by £320m that will be saved by the deferral of the planned new A27 bypass in the south of England.

Last year, pothole damage cost drivers nearly £500m with the average damage worth £250, according to Labour.

Shadow transport secretary Louise Haigh said the Conservatives had failed motorists.

‘The Conservatives have left Britain’s roads plagued with potholes and have sat back as car insurance costs have spiralled out of control,’ she said.

‘Labour is the only party truly on the side of drivers. Our plan will fix up to a million more potholes every year, saving drivers hundreds of pounds in lower repair costs, and will crack down on soaring car insurance costs.’

The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) estimates that £16.3bn is needed to tackle the backlog of carriageway repairs and bring the road network up to a standard where it can be efficiently maintained.

Check out AIA chair Rick Green's feature: The great pothole repair failure.

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