UK motorists face warnings as a heatwave is linked to road surface deterioration and a rise in roadside breakdowns over the recent bank holiday weekend. The AA reports that the number of breakdowns it attended during the period is up by 15% compared with the same dates last year, attributing the increase to conditions associated with extreme temperatures. Separate reports describe concern that sections of road “melt” or soften in the heat, creating hazardous driving conditions. Drivers are also warned about tyre blowouts, which can occur when high temperatures affect road surfaces and driving conditions. The reports emphasize the scale of the AA’s response over the weekend, suggesting more vehicles experience problems that require assistance. Both outlets rely on the AA’s figures and point to the heatwave as the main factor behind the increased incidents. No outlet provides specific locations, exact numbers beyond the percentage increase, or details on whether particular breakdowns are directly caused by road melting versus other heat-related factors, but the accounts consistently highlight heightened risk for drivers during extreme temperatures.