Expect even more potholes on UK roads after summer heatwaves, says RAC

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Extreme weather has made brittle road surfaces more likely to crack, increasing strain on infrastructure The UK’s dilapidated roads are expected to get even worse, with motorists warned to expect a jump in the number of potholes as result of the coun…

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  • Reported by The Guardian and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:10 UTC.

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