Edinburgh's Pothole Problem: 4th Worst in UK

0:00It's March 27. From your city to your ears. This is Edinburgh News Today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Edinburgh ranks as the fourth worst city in the United Kingdom for potholes based on reports from the past five years. Modering experts analyzed data from local councils and found over 103,000 potholes reported there between 2021 and 2025. That works out to about 6448 potholes per 100 kilometers of road. Aberdeen tops the list nationwide, with the highest rate at 10,396 per 100 kilometers and over 100. 12,000 total reports. Cardiff sits in second place, noddingham third, embarking in Dagenham rounds out the top five. In Scotland, Edinburgh comes second only to Aberdeen. Edinburgh's face real risks from these road defects, like punctured tires, bent wheels, and suspension damage that might not show up right away. Even small potholes hit at speed can lead to steering issues or uneven tire wear, costing

1:04money and repairs and threatening safety. Edinburgh's pothole numbers have gone up and down yearly, starting high in nearly 29,000 in 2021, dipping to 16,000 in 2022, then climbing back before falling to 13,000 for 29 last year. Local councils urged drivers to report potholes quickly through their websites to speed up fixes and protect everyone on the road, with the problem sticking around, keeping an eye out could save you a headache down the line.