If the same pothole is fixed three years in a row, should the section 100 yards each way be fully resurfaced?

UK roads suffer from persistent potholes caused by repeated freeze-thaw cycles, heavy traffic and under-investment in maintenance. Councils often patch the same spots annually at lower short-term cost, but recurring failures signal deeper structural damage in the underlying road surface that patching cannot resolve. Full resurfacing of a 200-yard section costs more upfront yet extends the road's life by 15-20 years and reduces long-term repair bills.