“We know from our Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey 2024 that local road conditions are at an all-time low due to decades of underfunding1 and that it would now cost more than £16 billion to tackle the backlog of repairs across England and Wales.
“If we want to see want to see improved conditions, local authorities need sustained, targeted and accountable funding – provided on both a needs and improvement basis – over the long term. This would allow highway engineers to carry out the right maintenance and repair interventions at the right time – delivering better value for money for the public funds allocated and helping to ensure we have a local road network that is safe, keeps people connected and supports economic growth.”
