Residents across Oxfordshire have reported dozens of new potholes in early February 2026 as winter weather continues to damage local roads. Data from the FixMyStreet Oxfordshire Public Dashboard shows a significant cluster of fresh reports across both major commuter routes and residential side streets.
Recent reports identify severe damage on Horspath Driftway and a ten-inch deep hole on an A40 slip road near the Ducklington Roundabout, close to Witney. Other problem areas include Islip Road near Bletchingdon and Garsington Road in Cowley, where large holes are filling with water and creating hazards for drivers and cyclists.
The surge in road damage follows the Oxfordshire County Council Budget 2025/26, which included a five per cent council tax increase intended to help improve road maintenance. While the council planned to spend 69.2 million pounds on highways this year, the high number of new defects is currently challenging the capacity of repair teams.
Andrew Gant, the cabinet member for transport management at Oxfordshire County Council, stated that the local government is working to provide more resources to fix these issues as quickly as possible. Officials are currently prioritising repairs based on the level of risk they pose to road users, which often leads to temporary patches rather than full road resurfacing.
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