Roads across Bristol are set for a £21m investment over the next few years with work including fixing potholes and repairing bridges. Later this week Bristol City Council ’s transport policy committee is due to approve spending the money on a variety of improvements, says Bristol Live.

Priority will be given to roads with bus routes, cycle routes and near hospitals and schools. Elsewhere, the works include inspecting and repairing the Frome culverts, a series of large tunnels which carries the River Frome under the city centre.

Councillors on the transport committee will vote on approving the investment on Thursday 14 May. A committee report set out the details of the spending, including how much would be spent on each individual project over the next five years.

The report said: “The annual road maintenance programme focuses on preventative maintenance, to stop or slow down the wear and tear of the road. The plan includes both routine repairs and full replacement at key locations.

“This work is essential to meet the council’s legal duty to maintain safe roads. The programme represents a significant capital investment intended to maintain essential highway infrastructure and reduce long‑term liabilities.”

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