英国热浪导致与坑洞有关的汽车故障增加2.1%,平均使司机损失460英镑。 UK heatwave causes 2.1% rise in pothole-related car breakdowns, costing drivers £460 on average.

7月,英国高温导致与坑洞有关的车辆故障增加2.1%,AA收到50 091次呼叫。 High temperatures in the UK have led to a 2.1% increase in pothole-related vehicle breakdowns in July, with the AA receiving 50,091 call-outs. 高温使疲软的公路表面恶化,轮胎压力增加,导致修理费用增加,平均为460英镑。 The heat has worsened weak road surfaces and increased stress on tires, leading to higher repair costs averaging £460. 在英格兰和威尔士,修理坑洞损坏道路的总费用估计为168亿英镑,而英格兰地方道路维修经费在本财政年度增加到16亿英镑。 The total cost to repair pothole-damaged roads in England and Wales is estimated at £16.8 billion, while local road maintenance funding for England has risen to £1.6 billion for the financial year. AA敦促政府在解决坑洞危机时,优先考虑农村和经常使用的自行车路线。 The AA urges the government to prioritize rural and frequently used cycling routes in tackling the pothole crisis.