By Heidi Alexander

Too many of us face a depressingly familiar story on our roads.

You’re driving to work and you hit that same pothole, day after day. Our broken roads are a daily misery for drivers and cyclists who face the inevitable choice of either damaging their car or dangerously swerving.

Potholes also risk unexpected costs, resulting in vehicle repair bills that can be as much as £1,000 – a headache that all of us could do without, especially when times are tough.

I share the frustration of motorists around the country. For too long our roads have been symbol of decline – that ends now.

Last month, we announced a record £7.3 billion to renew and improve........

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