Additional resurfacing works continue to be carried out across the county, with over 17km of new and improved road surface having been laid so far.
Throughout 2024/25, the council is investing £8 million into resurfacing on the county’s highway network, with £5 million being committed to A and B roads and a further £3 million for C and unclassified roads. The next phase, taking place throughout November and December, will focus on C and U roads, before shifting back to A and B routes in the New Year.
Lengths of road have been identified for resurfacing works following detailed and comprehensive surface and structural condition surveys. These surveys help us to objectively prioritise where we need to invest across our highway network.
Cllr Barry Durkin, Cabinet Member for Roads and Regulatory Services, said: “Resurfacing is an extensive method where roads are nearing the end of their life or may have significant structural issues. It involves the removal of the existing road surface, with remedial works being carried out to the structural layers of the road, then a new road surface being laid. This process can extend the life of the road by up to 15-25 years”.
“As part of our additional highways investment, we are delighted to have already delivered 17km of improved road surface in the county, and are excited about the work still to come, which includes 25km of further improvements.”
More information, including a programme of proposed works, can be found on our website.