Councillors agree £32m investment for roads and transport
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Lancashire County Council’s cabinet has agreed to invest more than £32m in maintaining its highway infrastructure over the coming year. The decision means the council will invest in work on roads, pavements, bridges, streetlights and other vital infrastructure across the county.
The programme focuses on tackling potholes – investing £15.2m in resurfacing schemes across Lancashire to address the roads in most need of maintenance and where highways teams have had to make repeat repairs, as well as preventative work to add years of life to roads before more expensive repairs are needed.
County Councillor Rupert Swarbrick, cabinet member for highways and transport (pictured), said: “Like the residents and businesses we represent, keeping our roads in good condition is the council’s top priority.
“At the moment, we’re tackling the potholes which have opened up as the result of a particularly wet winter, but today’s decision means we can look forward to work starting on these vital maintenance schemes as the weather improves in the coming weeks, and smoother journeys by the end of summer.
“Our long-term plan to improve the condition of our infrastructure means our A, B and C roads are now in better condition following a period of consistent investment, and now our focus is to invest in improving our residential roads too.
“It’s an exciting time for transport in Lancashire, and the significant highways investment we’ve agreed this week is another step in the right direction – making it easier for all of us to get from A to B, and boosting our economy in the process.”
Location: Lancashire County Council
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