Britain's Bumpy Ride: The Unlikely Culprits Behind the Pothole Epidemic The UK's roads have become a battleground, pockmarked by potholes that threaten the very fabric of the nation's infrastructure.
While politicians and motorists focus on winter as the primary cause of this problem, summer heatwaves are now emerging as an unlikely culprit.
The RAC has warned that prolonged exposure to UV radiation can weaken asphalt, leading to widespread cracking and damage, a stark reminder that climate change is having far reaching consequences for Britain's roads.