2026年初,由于与气候变化有关的极端天气,威尔特郡的坑洞投诉增加了两倍,引发了紧急修复和1 500万英镑的认捐。 Pothole complaints in Wiltshire tripled in early 2026 due to extreme weather linked to climate change, prompting urgent repairs and a £15 million pledge.

威尔特郡的坑洞投诉在2026年1月和2月相比2025年增加了三倍,官员说, 引述极端天气包括长时间的融周期和50天几乎持续的雨. Pothole complaints in Wiltshire tripled in January and February 2026 compared to 2025, officials say, citing extreme weather including a prolonged freeze-thaw cycle and 50 days of near-constant rain. 理事会领导人将这种激增归因于气候变化,并指出该地区最顶尖的“绿色”道路评分与驾驶员的真实世界经验之间存在脱节。 Council leaders attribute the surge to climate change and note a disconnect between the area’s top 'green' road rating and drivers’ real-world experiences. 已经部署了一支由18名成员组成的工作队,24小时内将修复关键的坑洞。 An 18-member taskforce has been deployed, with critical potholes to be repaired within 24 hours. 新的自由民主党行政当局承诺提供1 500万英镑用于修路,并敦促居民通过MyWilts App(MyWilts App)报告问题。 A new Liberal Democrat administration pledged £15 million for road repairs, and residents are urged to report issues via the MyWilts app. 该理事会管理着5 000多英里的道路,不包括主要高速公路。 The council manages over 5,000 miles of roads, excluding major motorways.