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Councils will receive £1.6 billion in funding to repair roads and fill potholes to start to reverse a decade of decline on our roads.
Government plans to fix up to one million more potholes a year and help halt the decline of the country’s road network.
Hampshire will benefit from a long-term £132 million plan to resurface local roads.
First published during the 2022 to 2024 Sunak Conservative government
An additional £8.3 billion has been allocated to 102 more authorities across England for local road improvements.
Measures introduced to penalise companies responsible for leaving potholes on roads after carrying out street works.
First published during the 2019 to 2022 Johnson Conservative government
An innovative trial that seeks to treat spillages on England’s major A-roads and motorways more effectively, enabling roads to re-open more quickly, is being funded by National Highways.
A world first will be taking place on the A1 in Northumberland this month
A new type of material that acts like an anti-ageing cream for roads could prevent the need for roadworks and reduce the environmental impact.
Infrastructure upgrades will mean smoother and safer journeys with better connections.
Investment to target current pinch points on local roads.
A new road surface using recycled tyres is being trialled on the M1 motorway by Highways England.
Road users will get a smoother driving experience thanks to the pioneering technology used to resurface roads in north Yorkshire.
Government to provide £23 million for research and trials on new surface materials or pothole repair techniques.
First published during the 2016 to 2019 May Conservative government
A major resurfacing scheme has been brought forward which will bring twofold benefits on a section of the M5 in Gloucestershire.
Drivers are being advised that the northbound A1 in North Yorkshire will be closed this weekend as part of the A1 Leeming to Barton major road scheme.
Potholes take a toll on our economy, so the government will reward local authorities with the best plans for repairing them.
First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government
Work on a £3.3 million scheme to improve journeys for drivers in Malton and Scarborough, North Yorkshire, by resurfacing the A64 between Barton Hill and Seamer is progressing well following earlier delays due to poor weather…
Drivers advised of A64 full weekend closure this weekend for major resurfacing work
Work to resurface the M5 between junctions 6 and 9 starts on 20 February, lasting six weeks.
A project to improve drainage on the westbound side of the M58 near Ormskirk is due to take place this weekend.
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