Commenting on the £500 million pothole fund being provided to
local councils, Jack Cousens, head of roads policy for the AA,
says: “This previously committed investment is welcome, but
despite the lockdowns and reduced traffic levels, our local road
network is in desperate need of repair.
“Last month, just 15% of our members told us that residential
roads were in a good condition with drivers in the North West,
South East and East Midlands giving their streets the lowest
ratings*.
“Patching up roads may seem like a quick fix, but in reality, it
is just a sticking plaster. In order for roads to remain safe and
smooth, they need completely resurfacing.
“However, studies show that residential roads in England get
resurfaced on average every 119 years**. If you’re street is
lucky enough to be chosen we’d recommend a socially distanced
celebration, as it will probably be a once in a lifetime event!”
ends
NOTES TO EDITORS
* AA Yonder Driver Poll, January 2021, 17,373 respondents
Q. On a scale of 0 to 10, where 0 is terrible and 10
excellent, how would you rate the condition of road surfaces
close to where you live? Residential streets (roads used mainly
for access to / from people's homes)
NET 0-3 RANKING (ENGLAND REGIONS ONLY)
|
Rank
|
REGION
|
% SCORE
|
|
1
|
North West
|
32%
|
|
2=
|
East Midlands
|
31%
|
|
2=
|
South East
|
31%
|
|
4=
|
North East
|
29%
|
|
4=
|
Yorkshire & Humberside
|
29%
|
|
4=
|
South West
|
29%
|
|
4=
|
Eastern
|
29%
|
|
8
|
West Midlands
|
27%
|
|
9
|
London
|
22%
|
** https://www.asphaltuk.org/wp-content/uploads/ALARM-survey-2020-FINAL.pdf
