Drivers are being warned to expect “the worst ever pothole season”.
The ice and snow on the roads may be clearing but in its wake are severe potholes, experts have said.
Potholes.co.uk has already seen a jump in people using the site during the freezing conditions, a spokesman said, and more are expected as the state of the UK roads at set to worsen “incredibly quickly” in the near future.
Motorists will be looking to their car insurance to cover costs after policies paid out more than £320 million to repair damage caused by potholes last year, he said.
“That figure could pale into insignificance,” said spokesman Duncan McClure-Fisher.
“The roads are going to deteriorate incredibly quickly over the coming months.
“Given the severity and earlier than normal arrival of harsh wintry conditions, everything is pointing towards a miserable period for motorists.
“Local councils and central Government have a duty of care to maintain the roads of Britain. Yet, with the extended period of cold weather and councils trimming budgets across the country, it’s hard to see how they will be able to tackle what points towards being the worst ever pothole season.”
Potholes are caused by water or snow filling existing cracks in road surfaces and freezing. The expansion causes breaks on the road, which is revealed when the ice melts. Repeated freeze-thaw cycles cause more damage.
Source : Confused.com Press Release
