Pothole fillers abused by drivers as Britons left furious at roads requiring £18billion in repairs
Local roads across England and Wales now need a record £18. 6billion to be brought up to a decent standard, according to a major new report. The annual ALARM survey, published by the Asphalt Industry Alliance, paints a bleak picture of crumbling roads despite rising budgets. Councils were found to be spending more than before, with highway maintenance funding up 17 per cent to an average of £30. 5million each in 2025 26, although drivers are still seeing little improvement
Local roads across England and Wales now need a record £18. 6billion to be brought up to a decent standard, according to a major new report. The annual ALARM survey, published by the Asphalt Industry Alliance, paints a bleak picture of crumbling roads despite rising budgets. Councils were found to be spending more than before, with highway maintenance funding up 17 per cent to an average of £30. 5million each in 2025 26, although drivers are still seeing little improvement
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