Pothole crisis branded a ‘national disgrace’ as repair bill hits £18.6 billion

The pothole crisis in England and Wales has been called a ‘national disgrace’ (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Wire)

The cost of repairing England and Wales’s crumbling local roads has soared to a record £18.6 billion, according to a new report that brands the situation a "national disgrace".

The Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) found that a mere 51 per cent of the local road network is currently in good condition.