According to the announcement, the work will be carried out in 2025 and 2026.
Local highways authorities across England will receive a £500 million funding increase as part of the government’s Plan for Change.
RAC data shows that drivers in England and Wales encounter an average of six potholes per mile, with the cost of pothole damage to vehicles averaging £500, and more severe repairs often costing much more.
The public is encouraged to report potholes in their area to local councils.
As part of the plans to work on the roads in England, the government has also announced the specific funding allocations for local authorities.
The funding allocations include £327 million for local authorities in the North West, North East, and Yorkshire and Humber; £372 million for local authorities in the East Midlands and West Midlands; £244 million for local authorities in the East of England; £322 million for local authorities in the South East and London; and £300 million for local authorities in the South West.
The government has also announced that it is freezing fuel duty for another year, saving the average driver £59.
This government is delivering on its Plan for Change, with investment and reforms aimed at fostering growth, improving living standards, and rebuilding Britain.
Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, said: “Broken roads can risk lives and cost families hundreds if not thousands of pounds on repairs. That’s a cost that can easily be avoided by investing properly in our roads.
“Through our Plan for Change we’re determined to put more money back into the pockets of hardworking people and improve living standards.
“That’s why we’re giving councils funding to repair our roads and get Britain moving again – with a clear expectation that they get on with the job.”
In response, RAC head of policy, Simon Williams, said: “This is the biggest one-off road maintenance funding settlement councils in England have ever been given, so we have high hopes it’s the turning point that ends the degradation of our roads and finally delivers fit-for-purpose, smooth surfaces for drivers and all other road users.
“What’s particularly positive is that this announcement is not just about giving councils money to fix dangerous potholes, it comes with the important caveat of using the money wisely by carrying out preventative maintenance to stop more potholes appearing in the future.
“It’s also good to see the government proactively encouraging drivers to report potholes, requiring councils to collect the right data to capture the true state of their road networks and incentivising authorities that use the money to good effect.”
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