Izzy Lepone 17 June 2025

Councils welcome £1bn roads investment

Councils welcome £1bn roads investment image
M62 UK motorway. © Clare Louise Jackson / Shutterstock.com

Local place directors have welcomed the Government’s announcement of £1bn to ‘repair and renew’ Britain's ageing roads.

The funding will be targeted towards improving ‘bridges, flyovers and tunnels across Britain’, as well as the construction of the Lower Thames Crossing.

Highlighting that 3,000 bridges have proved unfit to support the heaviest vehicles, the Government warned that ‘urgent action’ was required to reverse a ‘decade of neglect’.

Angela Jones, President of ADEPT, said the investment was ‘desperately needed and represents a significant step forward in addressing the infrastructure crisis facing local authorities across the country’.

Citing ADEPT’s data, Jones revealed ‘4.3% of the 71,925 bridges maintained by local authorities are currently substandard’, indicating the ‘deteriorating state of road structures’ in the UK, which face increased ‘pressure from extreme weather events and climate change’.

‘While today's £1bn investment is a significant first step, it underscores the magnitude of the infrastructure deficit that has built up over years of underinvestment.

‘This is not just a technical issue – it's an economic and social problem that affects communities, businesses and emergency services daily’, added Jones.

To discover how local government can improve highways and roads, download your free copy of How to Fix Local Roads now.

SIGN UP
For your free daily news bulletin
Highways jobs

Data, Monitoring and Citizen Science Officer

Durham County Council
Grade 10 £37,035 to £40,476 p.a. (Pay Award Pending)
We are looking for an organised and reliable individual to join our team here at the North Pennines National Landscape in Stanhope for a period of 15 Stanhope
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Enhanced Teaching Assistant

Durham County Council
£25,584 - £27,711 pro rata
Enhanced Teaching Assistant Grade 5, £25,584 - £27,711 pro rata 37 hours per week, Term Time only + 2 weeks Permanent     Required from 1st September Ferryhill
Recuriter: Durham County Council

Structures Commissioner

Derbyshire County Council
Grade 14 £53,166 - £59,080 per annum (Pay Award Pending)
We are seeking an experienced and strategic leader to join our team as the Structures Commissioner. Derbyshire
Recuriter: Derbyshire County Council

Rough Sleeper Outreach Officer - WMF2139e

Westmorland and Furness Council
£31,067 - £31,586
We have an excellent opportunity for a motivated candidate to apply for the role of Rough Sleeper Outreach Officer. Penrith, Cumbria
Recuriter: Westmorland and Furness Council

Customer Operations Assistant

Wyre Borough Council
£12.26 Per Hour
Marine Hall is a vibrant and dynamic venue dedicated to delivering exceptional experiences for our audiences and customers. Poulton-Le-Fylde, Lancashire
Recuriter: Wyre Borough Council
Linkedin Banner