Potholes review: Progress report

Publisher:Department for Transport
Publication type:Research report
Published date: 13 December 2011
Mode/topic:Roads, Local authorities, Road management

Summary

In April a review of potholes was announced by Norman Baker under the Highways Maintenance Efficiency Programme. The final report is due next year, but a progress report is now being published. The progress report identifies the key principles and strategies regarding potholes, and a number of areas for further work. These include providing improved guidance to local authorities on prioritising key roads, adopting a whole–life approach to road maintenance and using the right technology and materials.

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