POTHOLES could appear at an “unprecedented rate” over the coming months, the RAC warns.
The group recorded a 24 per cent rise in breakdowns caused by them between October and December compared with the same period in 2015.
Incidents included broken suspension springs, damaged shock absorbers and distorted wheels.
RAC chief engineer David Bizley said: “If the first three months of 2017 prove to be wet and cold, potholes are likely at an unprecedented rate.”
He said “urgent remedial repairs” were needed.
RELATED STORIES
POTTY PLANS 
Bin lorries to be fitted with high-tech cameras to spot the potholes – despite a £12billion backlog of work
Pothole repairs on Brit roads 'could cost more than £1bn every month within two years'
Councils have handed out £12m to fix cars damaged by potholes since 2012 and paid NINETY claims a week
Families forced to pay fees if wimpy binmen trip on bumpy road despite paying £1,200 in council tax
A survey of 18,000 motorists by the AA to mark National Pothole Day today found a fifth would volunteer to fill one rather than wait for a local authority.
The Local Government Association has said the road repair bill in England and Wales could hit £14billion in two years.
Source: Read Full Article
