It’s been revealed that a fifth of York’s roads are in desperate need of repair due to the escalating numbers of potholes.

City of York’s Council has planned highway maintenance which has been paused until 2027.

This decision is that stall owners and tourists are not disrupted during the busy York Christmas Market period.

The City’s council has currently repaired 11,892 potholes in 2025/26 – an increase from 9,074 in 2024/25.

Many residents are still unhappy with how many potholes there are and are annoyed with how long it is taking York Council to repair them.

Earlier this year, The AA said it had responded to 17% more pothole-related call-outs nationally than in January 2025.

“They are everywhere”

The Yorkie interviewed a few drivers in York city centre about this continuing issue.

“The potholes are definitely getting worse.”

“There are a lot of potholes especially on Hull Road and Lawrence Street, as when I’m driving to university and going to other places in York it makes it quite difficult.”

“There’s not much you can do to avoid them because they are everywhere.”

“When you drive over them you have to commit to it or swerve around it which is dangerous.”

If you see any potholes in York you can report them to the City of York Council .