Britain's worst roads revealed - where does YOUR area rank?

"Research by field management software brand Re-flow Field Management examined road condition data from the Department for Transport to identify the best and worst roads across the nation when it comes to heavily pockmarked surfaces. Studying the percentage of roads given 'red' status - where surface condition is deemed poor and requiring immediate maintenance, in the last five years, the company found that residents of West Northamptonshire - and the East Midlands in general - shouldn't expect a smooth ride anytime soon."

"Around 83% of roads in the East Midlands region - where major towns include Northampton, Daventry and Towester - were deemed to need improvement. It's estimated that 5% of the region's A roads and motorways were rated 'red', indicating serious damage, with 17.5% of B and C roads classified as red. Some 71% of the area's A roads and motorways were graded 'amber', which are roads that show significant damage"

Re-flow Field Management analysed Department for Transport road condition data to assess road surface quality. The East Midlands had around 83% of roads rated as needing improvement, with West Northamptonshire particularly affected. Five percent of A roads and motorways were rated 'red', and 17.5% of B and C roads were 'red'. About 71% of A roads and motorways and 72.5% of B and C roads were graded 'amber'. Poor road surfaces contribute to an average of 15 people per month killed or left with life-changing injuries and cause vehicle damage such as broken shock absorbers, faulty suspension springs and distorted wheels. West Northamptonshire Council pledged £14.6 million for 2025/26 maintenance, including micro-asphalt and surface dressing.

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