Local authorities across the South West of England have today been allocated £90,031,000 of the £500million national for highways maintenance fund.
With the average pothole costing around £50 to fill, the £500million funding will ensure that the equivalent of 10 million potholes can be repaired, making thousands of local roads both safer and easier to drive and cycle on.
This is the second instalment from the £2.5billion ‘Potholes Fund’ announced by the Chancellor in the 2020 Budget.
Transport Minister Baroness Vere said: “We know potholes are more than just a nuisance – they can be dangerous to drivers and cyclists alike, and cause damage to thousands of vehicles every year.
“The funding allocated today will help councils ensure roads in their area are kept up to standard, and that the potholes that blight road users can be dealt with promptly.”
