A further £1.9 million is to be allocated to fixing potholes in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole next year.
The extra boost, announced today by the government, brings total funding to tackle potholes in BCP in 2025/26 to just under £7.5 million.
Dorset Council has been allocated a further £6.7 million bringing total funding for fixing potholes to over £25 million.
Ministers say the extra money is part of a record £1.6bn government investment across England – an increase of nearly 50 per cent on local road maintenance funding from last year.
Figures from the RAC show drivers encounter an average of six potholes per mile in England and Wales.
The cost of pothole damage to vehicles is around £500 on average, with more severe repairs costing considerably more.
According to the AA, fixing potholes is a priority for 96 per cent of drivers.
Road users in the South West, including BCP and Dorset, are also being encouraged to report potholes in their area to their local council through a dedicated Gov.uk page.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: “Potholes have plagued motorists for far too long, but today’s record investment will start to reverse a decade of decline on our country’s roads.
“Millions will drive home for Christmas today, but too many will have to endure an obstacle course to reach their loved ones.
“Potholes damage cars, and make pedestrians and cyclists less safe.
“We are investing £1.6bn to fix up to seven million more potholes next year.”