Bury Council has said that a safe, reliable and well-maintained highway network is essential to achieving the borough’s ambitions for thriving communities, economic growth and better opportunities for all.

To ensure this vital infrastructure continues to support people and places across the borough, Bury Council’s Cabinet is to discuss its £12.9 million investment programme to maintain and improve highways over the coming year.

The programme brings together a range of funding sources, including £4.374 million from the Mayor’s Pothole Fund, alongside transport and highways funding already secured by the council.

The plan has been developed targeting funding where it can have the greatest impact on road condition, safety, network resilience and long-term value for money.

If approved, funding will support a wide range of highway improvements, including carriageway resurfacing, preventative maintenance, bridge and structure repairs, footway improvements, drainage works, street lighting upgrades, road safety schemes and public rights of way maintenance.

Councillor Lucy Smith, Cabinet Member for Environment, Climate Change and Operations, said:

“Our highways network is one of the most important public assets we own. Every day it helps residents get to work, school, health appointments and local services, while supporting businesses and economic growth across the borough.

“This investment programme sets out how we will make the best use of available funding to improve roads and footways, maintain bridges and structures, make journeys safer and ensure our highway network remains resilient for the future.”

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