Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 105423
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 13 January 2026
Answered: 21 January 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what assessment she has made of the value for money of temporary pothole repairs where defects recur frequently.
Answer
Simon LightwoodIn November 2024, the Department published a report on the economic benefits of investing in local highways maintenance. The analysis found that proactive maintenance can be more cost effective. In contrast, reactive maintenance was shown to be less cost-...
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