Summary
The Department for Infrastructure is taking forward a new approach to road maintenance. A new Road Maintenance Strategy will be at the centre of this. This new draft Road Maintenance Strategy sets out a clear vision for how we will manage and maintain our roads over the coming years. It outlines the principles that will guide our decision-making, prioritisation, and investment, ensuring that resources are used effectively to deliver maximum public value.
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Consultation description
This consultation is built around the three key tenets of the new draft Road Maintenance Strategy. These are:
- Higher Quality Maintenance: We are committed to raising the standard of maintenance across the network, ensuring that interventions are timely, durable, and delivered to consistently high specifications. This will reduce long-term costs, improve user experience, and enhance safety.
- Targeted Maintenance: Resources will be directed where they are needed most. We will use new technology to collect more data on the condition of the network for more informed risk assessments, and decision making. This approach ensures that maintenance is prioritised effectively, delivering best value and reducing disruption.
- Sustainable Maintenance: We will embed environmental sustainability into our practices, using low-carbon materials where appropriate, and designing interventions that are resilient to climate change. This supports our broader commitments to net zero and environmental stewardship. Equally it is about financial sustainability and ensuring that we invest in our infrastructure assets for the wider benefit of all.
We welcome your views on the new Road Maintenance Strategy.