Reading roads have been ranked as some of the worst in the UK in a recent study following the budget announcement.

With potholes one of the main causes of vehicle damage on the road, the problem is so pervasive that the Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced a boast of £200 million to fix roads across the country in 2023.

According to research conducted by compare the market, 40% of Reading roads are in need of improvement.

A spokesperson from Reading Borough Council however said that within this study, a mere 9% of Reading’s road networks have been analysed.

According to council officials these findings need to be set in the context of a £9 million investment has been set aside by the Council in new road surfaces, focusing particularly on residential roads and pavements.

A spokesperson from Reading Borough Council said: “Our own figures show a significant improvement in the condition of residential roads as a direct result of this investment, from 35% in good condition to 77% after the work took place. Potholes reaching the threshold for repairs have fallen from 3,644 in 2021 to 899 in 2022.

“We now intend to build on the good progress made with an additional £8 million investment over the next four years, starting with further with resurfacing work on up to 50 more main roads in next 6 weeks.

“We know that the difficult winter has further damaged road surfaces and that every resident survey shows the condition of roads as a key priority for residents, which is why we are continuing to make it a priority for investment in Reading.”

The newly announced boost in the Government’s Potholes Fund is a positive step for England’s roads, but drivers around the country may still face problems while waiting for road repairs.