Rising Pothole Damage Linked to High Temperatures

Britain's pothole epidemic made worse by hot weather amid calls for 'meaningful and lasting' changes

Britain's roads have suffered a setback this summer as extreme heat contributed to a rise in vehicle damage from deteriorating surfaces.The AA reported 50,091 breakdown calls across the UK during July linked to poor road conditions, marking a 2.1 per cent increase from the previous year.The motoring organisation attributes the surge partly to soaring temperatures that have exacerbated existing road defects.**ARE YOU READING THIS ON OUR APP? DOWN…

Rising pothole damage linked to high temperatures

The AA said it received 50,091 UK callouts in July caused by poor road surfaces, up 2.1 compared with the same month last year.

Hot weather to blame for rise in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns, AA say

The AA said the heat has caused the worsening of already weak road surfaces

AA: Heatwave leads to spike in pothole incidents

The rise in temperatures this summer has led to a spike in pothole-related incidents up and down the country, according to new figures from The AA.

Hot weather causes surge in pothole damage to vehicles

A spike in pothole-related callouts for the AA has been blamed on the hot weather exposing road surface weaknesses, increasing the risk of tyre damage.

Heatwaves see spike in pothole incidents, reigniting concerns about local road maintenance

A rise in pothole-related breakdowns attended by the AA in July has prompted fresh warnings about the condition of Britain’s roads. The post Heatwaves see spike in pothole incidents, reigniting concerns about local road maintenance appeared first on New Civil Engineer.