What is a pothole?  (UK)

A pothole is where the surface of the road has been eroded and a hollow has formed.  Potholes can also appear on pavements.

What causes a pothole?

Roads everywhere are particularly vulnerable during winter’s freezing conditions.  If there is even a small crack in the road water will enter, and the freeze/ thaw cycle eventually causes the surface to break open.

With vehicles crossing over it repeatedly a pothole is born, which is why our busy roads are more at risk.  :o

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