Roads: Rural Areas
Commons · Question 13805 · Tabled 29 Jun 2026 · Department for Transport · Official record
Answered 1 Jul 2026
Question
Asked by Jim Shannon
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what steps she is taking to improve maintenance of rural roads.
Answer
Answered by Simon Lightwood, 1 Jul 2026
The Government has confirmed a record £7.3 billion investment into local highways maintenance over the next four years. This multi-year settlement enables local authorities to plan ahead and shift away from expensive, short-term repairs and to instead inv...