New data from the Road Condition Indicator (RCI) – which uses SCANNER (Surface Condition Assessment of the National Network of Roads) to assess road quality – reveals the current state of roads across England.
Each road is scored Green (no work needed), Amber (may need work soon), or Red (investigation required).
According to data, seven per cent of Croydon’s 48.5 miles of major A roads and motorways were scored Red, and a further 30 per cent of roads were scored Amber.
These figures are very similar to 2023, which had eight per cent Red, 31 per cent Amber and 61 per cent Green.
11 per cent of Croydon’s 432.2 minor roads were scored Red, while a further 52 per cent were scored Amber – the same as they were in 2023.
Here are the full figures:
Major Roads (A Roads & Motorways)
For the year ending March 2024:
- Seven per cent of major roads have a Red score.
- 30 per cent of major roads have an Amber score
- 63 per cent of major roads have a Green score.
Minor Roads (B and C Roads)
For the year ending March 2024:
- 11 per cent of minor roads have a Red score.
- 52 per cent of minor roads have an Amber score
- 37 per cent of minor roads have a Green score.
The RAC dealt with 9,439 pothole-related breakdowns in the first three months of 2025 – more than double the number recorded between October and December last year.
In a statement on the Croydon Council website, they say that they aim to resolve reported issues within 10 working days.
Residents can report issues using the Love Clean Streets app or website.
Croydon Council are responsible for dealing with pothole repairs and defects, drainage and flood management, spillages, obstructions ,including skips and overhanging vegetation, and street furniture.
