Transport minister Jesse Norman has announced that England’s roads will be benefiting from up to £200 million worth of investment to remedy almost 1 million potholes. The money will also go towards maintaining highways, cycle parks and for the development of new technologies to improve highway resilience.
Included in the £200 million is the allocation of £4 million for the Cycle Rail scheme, a £500,000 competition for connected technologies and an extension to 3 cycle and walk to work pilot projects.
Roads minister Jesse Norman says: “People need great roads to get about, do business and see friends and family. We’re investing record amounts at present to improve the condition of our roads, so drivers and cyclists don’t have to dodge potholes to travel safely.”
“We’re also looking at how new innovations can help councils keep their roads in the best condition, saving money and planning their maintenance better,” adds Norman.
