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Departmental data suggests local road conditions have remained broadly stable since 2015-16.
Conclusion
The Department’s own data suggests that the condition of local roads has remained broadly stable. It reported that over the period 2015–16 to 2022– 23, the percentage of local roads rated ‘red’, which are roads that should be considered for maintenance, has been at 3 or 4% for A roads and 6% for B and C roads.14
Government Response
A response document is linked to this report, dated 6 May 2025. Response attribution to this conclusion has not been verified. Read the response document.
Source
Committee
Public Accounts Committee
Report
2nd Report - Condition and maintenance of Local Roads in England
17 Jan 2025
HC 349
Addressee Bodies
HM Treasury
Timeline
Recommendation age
1.7 yrs
Report published
17 Jan 2025