Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Commons · Question 22332 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 7 Sep 2026
Question
Asked by Steve Darling
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, if she will make an estimate of the average repair costs for potholes in England, and what plans she has to reduce those costs.
Answer
Answered by Justin Madders, 7 Sep 2026
Industry estimates indicate that the average cost of repairing a pothole is around £80, although costs can vary significantly depending on the size and location of the defect and the repair method used.The Government is supporting local highway authoritie...