The start of 2026 has brought one of the wettest winters in recent years, and the impact on the road network across the South has been immediate. Heavy rainfall has weakened surfaces, disguised potholes beneath standing water, and accelerated deterioration across all road types. As a result, councils and contractors have seen a noticeable increase in water-related road failures and pothole complaints, particularly where puddles hide underlying defects.

With repair demand rising, highway teams need a material that performs reliably in cold, wet conditions, delivers permanent reinstatements, and supports rapid response work. GreenPatch from Day Aggregates offers exactly that.

The Challenge: Hidden Potholes and Weather-Driven Damage

This winter’s persistent rain has left many roads across the South saturated, causing cracks to expand and surface layers to break apart. Potholes that form under standing water often go unnoticed until vehicles strike them, causing disruption, damage, and an increased call on maintenance teams.

With large parts of the region having experienced extended periods of rainfall, reactive repair workloads have grown, and the need for a dependable, all-weather product has become essential.

GreenPatch: Designed for Permanent Repairs All Year Round

GreenPatch is a cold-lay, permanent pothole and patch repair asphalt designed to work in the exact conditions causing the most damage this winter. Manufactured with recycled asphalt (RAP) and containing no petroleum-based cutback solvents, it uses a biodegradable softener to reduce environmental impact.

Key features include:

· Workability in below-freezing temperatures, allowing teams to carry out repairs even in the coldest months.

· Instant trafficking, ensuring repaired areas can be reopened without delay.

· High skid resistance, using 55 PSV aggregate for safer reinstatements.

· No primer required, supporting quick deployment during reactive works.

· Reliable storage life – 12 months for bagged or tubbed product, and 6 months for bulk material stored correctly.

GreenPatch also delivers one-visit reinstatements, helping reduce repeat visits and easing pressure on operational resources during the busiest months.

Supporting Highway Teams Across the South

Day Aggregates supplies GreenPatch across the entire South of England, ensuring local authorities, utilities, and term maintenance contractors have consistent access to a reliable, permanent repair material. With winter deterioration increasing workloads across the region, GreenPatch helps teams:

· Respond quickly to emerging defects

· Maintain road safety even in poor visibility and wet conditions

· Deliver durable repairs that minimise future disruption

· Keep stored material ready for immediate use when rainfall spikes reactive demand

Contributing to Sustainable Road Maintenance

GreenPatch supports wider sustainability goals by incorporating recycled asphalt, reducing reliance on petroleum-based additives, and delivering long-lasting reinstatements that reduce long-term carbon impact.

Alongside GreenPatch, Day Aggregates continues to supply a full portfolio of sustainable solutions, including the Ecoblend® range of low-carbon aggregates.

With rainfall levels remaining high and pothole-related issues continuing to rise, this winter has created significant challenges for highway networks across the South. GreenPatch provides an effective, proven, and weather-resilient material that helps maintenance teams stay ahead of the problem.