Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 109947
Roads: Repairs and Maintenance
Tabled: 30 January 2026
Answered: 9 February 2026
Question
James McMurdock
Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to help ensure that roads categorised as requiring maintenance are repaired promptly by local authorities.
Answer
Simon LightwoodThe Government recognises that historic underinvestment has made it difficult for authorities to maintain their roads in the way that they would want to. The Government has therefore confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenan...
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