More than a thousand transport schemes are set to be delivered under a major investment plan for Hertfordshire.

The Comet Newspaper reports that a £107 million programme has been approved by Hertfordshire County Council to fund highways maintenance, transport infrastructure, and local improvement works across the county between April 2026 and March 2027.

It will support 1,069 individual schemes focused on improving road safety and making it easier for people to walk, cycle, or wheel throughout the county.

The newspaper quotes Councillor Stephen Giles‑Medhurst OBE, Hertfordshire’s executive member for highways, as saying: “This investment is about getting the basics right for residents: safer roads, resurfaced pavements and helping ensure more reliable journeys, whatever way you travel.

“People tell us time and again that the condition of our roads really matters to them, and this programme is a clear commitment to tackling those concerns head‑on with the resources we have.

“While we know we cannot fix everything at once, this is a practical, deliverable programme that will make a genuine difference in towns and villages across Hertfordshire.

“It also supports our wider ambition to fix roads, improve buses and expand more sustainable and accessible ways of travelling.

“It encourages walking and cycling while addressing the need to feel safer and have more appealing options for everyday trips.”

The report says key projects will include resurfacing roads and footpaths, upgrading traffic signals, refurbishing bridges, and delivering targeted safety improvements. An expanded roll-out of 20mph speed zones is also planned, alongside upgrades to support greener travel through improved walking and cycling infrastructure.

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