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Suffolk Highways boss says county has just over 350 potholes left to fix
Overview
According to Suffolk County Council's highways department, there are currently just over 350 identified potholes awaiting repair across the county. The authority repaired 15,259 road defects between January and September, representing a 20% increase compared to the same period in the previous year, while also focusing on preventative maintenance and resurfacing to minimise future damage.
Key points
- Suffolk Highways reports having just over 350 potholes currently identified and awaiting repair.
- The council repaired 15,259 road defects from January to the end of September, a 20% increase on the previous year.
- Reported potholes rose by 32% from 13,769 in 2024-25 to 18,304 in 2025-26.
- The highways team carried out 74 miles of preventative treatments and 34 miles of road resurfacing over the last year.
- Compensation claims made to the council dropped to 197 last year, down from 429 in 2024.
- The council operates with an £18m revenue budget and a £45m capital budget for highways work this financial year.