Wirral is to spend more than £8 million on our public highways, to keep its roads in good condition, and safe for everyone who uses them.
The total allocated to Wirral this year is more than £8 million, which means the programme is more extensive than usual, with around 450 locations earmarked for improvement. The roads selected for maintenance works are prioritised based on our asset management approach, which includes feedback from residents and elected members, said the council.
Much of this work takes place over the summer as the days are longer and the weather usually kinder, which helps get more work done with improved quality in the results. Inevitably, however – as people will have seen for themselves – this essential work can mean some disruption and delayed journeys.
Cllr Paul Stuart, Leader of Wirral Council, said: “After listening to our residents, we are now investing more this year than ever before in our roads and pavements.
“While this work is undertaken, unfortunately there will be some disruption. We will try and keep it to a minimum where possible but I’d ask our residents to bear with us because we will end up with safer streets for our local people and their journeys.”
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