Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 102515
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 2 January 2026
Answered: 7 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the relationship between vehicle weight and the formation or deepening of potholes.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Government recognises that heavier vehicles can accelerate road surface wear. While we have not undertaken a specific assessment of this effect, we are actively considering the implications of introducing zero-emission heavy goods vehicles, including ...
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