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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Catherine Wylie

Companies responsible for ‘plague of potholes’ to be penalised more easily

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The “plague of potholes” will be addressed in new Government measures created to penalise companies responsible for leaving damage on roads after carrying out street works.

The Department for Transport (DfT) said utility companies will face financial penalties more easily for poor quality road works and leaving behind potholes.

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