Derbyshire Now – 10th October 2025 Edition
We clear pothole backlog
We’re on track to clear the pothole backlog by mid-October, following significant investment in our highways service.
Back in April, more than 16,000 potholes were waiting to be fixed. That number’s now expected to drop below 3,000 by mid-October – bringing the service back to typical levels.
Since April, more than 26,000 potholes have been repaired. Additional improvements have included surface dressing, resurfacing, and large patch repairs on affected roads.
Read More – https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/UKDCC/bulletins/3f65e44

