Got puncture today after hitting pothole in road.
I understand concept of frost expanding in roads and causing potholes but wondered why it seems to be a problem on recently laid roads, I'd of thought new roads last longer than they do.
Local council penny pinching?
Then once pothole has been reported why do repairs last only a few months at best?
Where are the councils going wrong and how should repairs be done right?
DISGRUNTLED MOTORIST................
Britains roads - pothole repairs, why so bad?
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seanandruby
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Hi James. It's not just frost but can be other factors like leaking fuel, impact etc: Because of the cost of repairs, which can be expensive, they seem to just do a quick bodge to fill a hole. to do it proper it would take more time cutting out a larger piece, maybe road closures etc: It all comes down to cost at the end of the day, maybe the local councils don't get enough of a budget from the government. I see where you live it will only get worse if/when you get your independence :;): 
sean