Reactive maintenance - Pothole management

How potholes form

Potholes happen when water gets into the road and freezes, making the road crack.

When the ice melts, it leaves gaps under the road where more water can get in. If this keeps happening, the road gets weaker.

As cars drive over the weak spots, bits of the road break, and holes form – this is what we call a pothole.

 

Report a problem

If you think the problem is an emergency please call us on 0345 60 80 193. If it is not an emergency you can report it easily online here.

Report a problem online