COUNCILS across the South West region will be allocated more than £90 million to fix potholes on the road today. (Monday)

The Department for Transport has allocated £500 million to local authorities across the country for highway maintenance, as part of the second instalment of the national £2.5 billion Potholes Fund.

Transport Minister Baroness Vere said: "We know potholes are more than just a nuisance – they can be dangerous to drivers and cyclists alike, and cause damage to thousands of vehicles every year.

“The funding allocated today will help councils ensure roads in their area are kept up to standard, and that the potholes that blight road users can be dealt with promptly.”

The South West region has been allocated £90,031,000, more than any other region of England.

With the average pothole costing around £50 to fill in, the funding will ensure that the equivalent of 10 million potholes can be repaired across the county, says the Department for Transport.