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Transport Department Withholds £525M Over Road Maintenance Reporting

4/14/2026

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The Department for Transport will withhold £525 million—up to a third of £1.6 billion for 2026/27—if councils do not report road maintenance spending.
Simon Lightwood, Roads Minister, says proper planning is needed to address the decline in road conditions.
An Asphalt Industry Alliance report shows 51% of local roads are in good condition, despite 1.9 million potholes filled last year, with resurfacing every 97 years.

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The Department for Transport will withhold £525 million—up to a third of £1.6 billion for 2026/27—if councils do not report road maintenance spending.
Simon Lightwood, Roads Minister, says proper planning is needed to address the decline in road conditions.
An Asphalt Industry Alliance report shows 51% of local roads are in good condition, despite 1.9 million potholes filled last year, with resurfacing every 97 years.