Pothole Blitz

Network North funding

Network North funding is an £8.3 billion commitment to highways maintenance across England over the next 11 years. We are due to receive £135 million in total between 2023 to 2024 and 2033 to 2034.

This funding is in addition to local transport funding from the last Spending Review and additional to what local highway authorities were expecting in the future. It will represent a significant increase in Department for Transport () support for local roads.  We will receive £4.296 million for 23/24 and a further £4.296 million for 24/25 on top of the already confirmed DfT maintenance grant funding for those years.

Our plan for delivery

We will be delivering a Pothole Blitz Programme across Kent. The programme will see many potholes being repaired, including the prevention of potholes and highway defects from forming in the future.

Our ‘Pothole Blitz’ work started in March and will continue until autumn 2024. This will help us to complete the repairs in the best weather conditions and allows us to make sure our permanent repairs are done in the right conditions.

The additional funding will be on top of the £50 million that is due to be invested in our roads this coming year. This is part ofur planned Asset Investment programme which includes £25 million of our capital budget to supplement the DfT Maintenance grant.

Our highways teams are well underway identifying and planning the Pothole Blitz programme. Due to the nature of the works and the already unprecedented demand for road space (including the work of utility companies), the programme is spread over a number of months in a fully co-ordinated way. This minimises the disruption and impact to road users.

How we will complete the resurfacing

Innovation is at the forefront of our highways maintenance delivery. We always seek to use the latest technology and materials to deliver quality work in the most efficient way. Last year we introduced the Pothole Pro that helped us use a more efficient delivery. This meant that we could work quicker to remove old road surfaces for repair. We will look to use this again alongside mini planers and pavers. These smaller items of machinery can be beneficial in narrower roads and in an urban environment, reducing working zones and speeding up the repair work and minimising disruption to road users.

As part of our annual asset programmes we review new techniques and materials such as warm mix asphalts. These are more environmentally friendly, with a reduced carbon production and emissions. This combined with the latest rejuvenating bitumen helps our approach to use the very latest materials for cost-effective maintenance.

Road space and permit numbers are at a 10-year high with large volumes of work taking place across the our road network.

To work alongside utility companies effectively in a co-ordinated approach and to minimise disruption on our roads we are:

  • using the Kent Lane Rental Scheme and Kent Permit Scheme
  • sharing our advanced programme of works with utility companies.
  • having regular Highway Authorities and Utilities Committee (HAUC) meetings with representatives.

To help with the additional workload, we have:

  • increased staffing in our streetworks team
  • introduced dedicated road closure inspectors, who will ensure compliance with conditions and diversionary routes. They will also make sure closures are used effectively and are not unnecessarily long.

Roads in your area

Find out which roads have been prioritised for pothole repairs in your area below.

We will regularly update the list below as more roads are added to our pothole blitz schedule.

Last updated: 3 May 2024

Ashford district

RoadTypes of worksSurface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Ashborne ClosePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition288.66Completed
Belmont RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition799.61Planned works
Blackwall RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition634.24Planned works
Bourne RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition490.4Planned works
Boys Hall RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition523.6Completed
Hunter AvenuePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition569.45Completed
Hunter RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition247.99Completed
Kimberley WayPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition630.8Completed
Lower Vicarage RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition1073.6Planned works
Millbrook MeadowPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition3628.08Planned works
Ox LanePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition1012.6Planned works
Reed CrescentPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition716.24Planned works
Repton AvenuePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition420Planned works
St Johns LanePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition224.7Completed
Stone Hill RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition518.07Planned works
Top RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition501.34Planned works
Underwood ClosePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition139.13Planned works
Water LanePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition703.4Completed

Canterbury district

RoadType of worksSurface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Canterbury HillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety31.8Planned works
Covet LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety76.7Planned works
Gogway WalthamPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1519Planned works
Harbledown BypassPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety36Planned works
Hawe LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety92.5Planned works
Island RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety40Planned works
Kent AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety137.5Planned works
Marine ParadePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety7Planned works
Nackington RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1296Planned works
Reculver RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety372.5Planned works
Sea StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety760Completed
Shalloak RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety0Cancelled
St Thomas HillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety989.48Planned works
Stodmarsh RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety644Completed
Tankerton RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety107.36Completed
Thanet WayPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety653.17Completed
Thanet Way - Herne BayPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety298.61Planned works
Thanet Way - WhitstablePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety14.5Planned works
The PaddocksPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety3200Planned works
Town HillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety43.89Planned works
Whitstable RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety395.26Planned works
Valkyrie AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety340Planned works
Victoria ParkPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety263Completed

Dartford district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Bennett WayPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety615.77Completed
Cotton LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1785.51Completed
Fairlight CrossPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety261Completed
Fawkham AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety62.89Completed
New Barn Road LongfieldPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety2140.5Planned works
New Barn Road SouthfleetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety2140.5Planned works
St Albans RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety840.27Completed
Summerhouse DrivePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety352.5Completed
Warren RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety408.2Completed

Dover district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Adisham RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety771.4Planned works
Beauchamps LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety557.5Completed
Canterbury RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety650.25 Completed
CoxhillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 530 Completed
Eight AcresPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 989.79Completed
Glack Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 587.77Completed
High StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1300.4Planned works
Kingsdown Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety741.57 Planned works
Lyndhurst RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 690 Planned works
Ranelagh RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety336Planned works
Rectory RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 702.15Completed
Shepherdswell RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 479.97 Completed
St George's CrescentPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety445.7Completed
Station RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety2637.36Completed
Taswell StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1181.25Completed
The StrandPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety470.5Planned works
The StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety752.62Planned works
Upper RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety863.6Planned works

Folkestone and Hythe district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the assets and improving road condition2489.92 Planned works
Beachborough RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety960.71Planned works
Black Bull RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1738.83Planned works
Bridge ClosePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 275 Planned works
Canterbury RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety872.4Completed
Coronation SquarePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1713.75Completed
Godwyn RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety198.84 Planned works
Highfield ClosePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 361.35 Planned works
Horn StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety514.5Planned works
Phillip Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 402 Planned works
Portland Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 318.1 Planned works
Sir John Moore AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 217.3 Planned works
Stone StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 315.32 and 2677.1 Planned works
Surrenden RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1077.01 Planned works
Victoria RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety742.71Planned works

Gravesham district

RoadType of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Admers WoodPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety418.25 Completed
Chequers StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety331.16Completed
Edwin Street Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 432.04 Completed
Harvel Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 125 Completed
Kitchener AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety489.12Completed
Lower Rochester RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 68.19 Completed
School LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1612.5Planned works
St Mark's AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 50.68 Completed
Sun LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 610.4Completed
Wellington StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety592Completed
Whitepost LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 88.32Completed

Maidstone district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Bicknor RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1549.03 Completed
Boxley Road - BoxleyPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety639.47Planned works
Boxley Road - MaidstonePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety367Planned works
Court Dane ShawsPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1275.46Planned works
Eyhorne Street Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety2708.52Completed
Gore Court Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1305.87 Completed
Hart StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety244.79 Planned works
Headcorn Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 26.4 Completed
Hollingbourne HillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety544.12Completed
Lidsing Road - BoxleyPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety304.83Planned works
Lidsing Road - LidsingPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety946.36Planned works
London RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 336.7 Planned works
Peens LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety509.73Planned works
Seed RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 132.72 Completed
Thurnham LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 508.5 Completed
Ulcombe Road - HeadcormPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1694.1Planned works
Upper StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety90.79Completed
Water LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety211.39Completed
Waterloo StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety653.7Planned works

Sevenoaks district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Blackhall LanePermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition48.4Completed
Brands Hatch Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1956.98 Completed
Eynsford RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 130Completed
Gorse Hill Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 374.65 Completed
Gorse Hill - FarnighamPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety78.87Planned works
Hever Road - EdenbridgePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety567.3Planned works
Ide Hill RoundaboutPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety730Planned works
Lombard Street - Horton KirbyPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety361.01Planned works
London Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 57 Completed
Maidstone Road Permanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition 473.9Completed
Mill LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 789.84 Planned works
Park Lane, SealPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1132.24 Planned works
Plymouth DrivePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1178.76Planned works
Pootings Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1576.4 and 564.82 Completed
Seal Hollow RoadPermanent carriageway patching adding life to the assets and improving road condition1209.87Completed
Shipbourne RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 493.4 Planned works
Station RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the assets and improving road condition 511Completed
Underriver House RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 344.66 Planned works
Wheatsheaf HillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety396.6Planned works

Swale district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Bannister HillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 897.27Completed
Beach StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 142.3 Completed
Colonels Lane - Boughton Under BleanPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety267.65Planned works
Cowper RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 274.96Completed
Grovehurst AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 872.42Completed
Hearts Delight RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1087.84 and 288.08 Planned works
Priory Row - FavershamPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety571.3Planned works
School LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 350.28 Completed
Swanton StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety2235.98Planned works
The Street - Boughton Under BleanPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety570.08Planned works
Vincent GardensPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 228.2 Completed
Western AvenuePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 535.85Completed

Thanet district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Alland Grange LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 886.35Planned works
Brunswick Road - BirchingtonPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety801Planned works
Eastern EsplanadePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1116 Completed
Edge End RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1483.34 Completed
Green RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the assets and improving road condition 541.3 Planned works
Hereson RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 718.2Planned works
Laundry Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the assets and improving road condition 188Planned works
Manston RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the assets and improving road condition 3333.12 Planned works
Rosedale Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 706 Completed
South Eastern Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 442.23 Completed
Springfield RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 517.24 Completed
Watchester RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety592.44 Completed
Woodchurch RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 184.8Planned works

Tonbridge and Malling district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Ashes LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1170.38 Planned works
BlacklandsPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 248.04Completed
Danns LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 16.25 Planned works
Denbeigh DrivePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 643.2 Planned works
Eastfield GardensPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 968.7 Planned works
Forge LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 51.82Completed
Hadlow Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 204.36Completed
Hartlake Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety225 Planned works
Higham Lane - TonbridgePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety125.98Planned works
Hildenborough RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety564.73Completed
Medina RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety252Planned works
Mereworth RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 181.02Completed
Puttenden Road - HadlowPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety124.13Planned works
Puttenden Road - ShipbournePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety296.27Planned works
Roughetts RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety299.16Completed

Tunbridge Wells district

Road Type of works Surface area resurfaced (if applicable) m²Status
Badsell RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1268.84 Completed
Bayhall Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 59.4Completed
Brokes WayPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety600.06Completed
Calverley RoadPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 207.7Completed
Kibbles Lane - SouthboroughPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1145.9Planned works
Powder Mill LanePermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety1400.26Planned works
Sandhurst Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 460.07Completed
St Paul's StreetPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 40.4 Completed
SummerhillPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1309.44 Completed
Tenterden Road Permanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety 1286.08Completed
The Meadow - PemburyPermanent carriageway patching, adding life to the asset and improving ride quality and safety604.8Planned works

Funded by

The works are funded by: