Motorists in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, are being warned about deep potholes and loose asphalt on several main roads after a surge of reports over the last 48 hours. These hazardous road conditions have caused local residents to call for faster repairs to avoid car damage and safety risks for people on bikes.
The Peterborough City Council has set aside £2 million specifically for pothole repairs as part of a larger £7.6 million budget for road improvements. Repairs are carried out by Milestone Infrastructure, which is currently testing new machinery designed to make road fixes more permanent.
Drivers have highlighted the A605 roundabout and routes near the IKEA and Amazon sites as problem areas where road surfaces often break apart due to heavy traffic. Between July 2023 and June 2025, motorists reported a total of 2,002 potholes across the city according to records from Peterborough City Council.
Councillor Angus Ellis, the cabinet member for environment and transport, noted the council’s focus on infrastructure following a decision by the Peterborough City Council to increase council tax by nearly 5 per cent in the 2026-2027 budget. The council is under pressure to demonstrate that the increased tax burden is resulting in tangible improvements to the city’s infrastructure.
Residents continue to report deep holes that appear during winter weather cycles, with many expressing frustration over the speed of current repairs. The council is under pressure to ensure these road fixes stay in place to prevent drivers from being forced to change their daily routes.
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