The cost of fixing pothole-plagued roads in England is estimated to be at a record high of nearly £17 billion, as one in six miles of the local road network has less than five years of life remaining.
Meanwhile, roads are only surfaced once every 93 years on average, research from the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) also shows. The findings come as data obtained by the Liberal Democrats last year reveals the worst-hit areas for potholes in the UK.
