Nottinghamshire's Pothole Crisis: Emergency Repairs Underway

0:00On March 6, residents and officials across Nottinghamshire are voicing serious worries about crumbling roads with potholes popping up everywhere in the county. This morning, on March 5, 2026, a group called Gettling Burrow potholes stays to protest outside county hall in Westbridge for two. Push for fixes everywhere, not just their area. Highway checks show nearly 16% of the county's roads are in bad shape and need urgent work. In the year up to February 18, 2025, the council got two 18, 70, 86 claims for car damage and crashes, blamed on those potholes. Locals, counselors, and MPs are fed up, calling out slower pairs in spots like the A61, Colwick Loot Road and Netherfield and other Gettling routes. That have stayed rough for months. Campaigners are collecting photos and reports from frustrated drivers to send straight to their representatives. Meanwhile, Nottinghamshire County Council is stepping up with up to 1.83 million pounds for emergency repairs at 35 key sites.

1:08They blame recent heavy rain for speeding up the damage and risking safety duties. Work kicks off the week of March 9, with more checks planned at other trouble spots to keep things moving forward.