Cost of pothole damage hits record high with repairs totalling £579m

Glasgow City Council say the winter weather comes with more pressure on the roads.

Potholes are among drivers’ most common frustrations, ranging from a daily annoyance to threatening life.

Now, the cost of repairing the damage to vehicles caused by dodgy roads is at an all-time high.

According to the AA, the total cost of fixing vehicles that had broken down because of poor road surfaces in 2024 was £579m.

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