en.Wedoany.com Reported - A £45 million five-year highway improvement plan in Tameside, UK, continues to progress, with council officials announcing the next batch of roads scheduled for maintenance work. The plan aims to improve and maintain the borough's roads, footpaths, and other key elements of the road network, with the majority of funding allocated to preventative maintenance projects to address issues before they worsen.
According to Tameside Metropolitan Borough Council, the plan is designed to reduce reliance on emergency repairs such as pothole patching, while ensuring more effective use of public funds. Tameside's road network spans approximately 707 kilometers of roads and over 1,500 kilometers of footpaths, while also maintaining nearly 49,000 highway drains and more than 25,600 streetlights. Transport infrastructure is considered one of the council's most important assets. Authorities stated that road conditions have deteriorated in recent years, leading to increased demand for reactive maintenance, with the number of pothole repairs carried out in the borough rising by over 15% since 2021.
The next phase of daytime maintenance work includes: Anson Road, Denton, from June 15 to June 23; Fields Farm Road, Hyde, from June 23 to July 6; and Wood Street, Denton (between Edwards Street and the end of Thornley Road), from July 6 to July 14. Council leaders believe that current investment in preventative maintenance will help improve road safety, reduce disruption to residents, and extend the lifespan of the road network. Authorities estimate that the £45 million plan could avoid approximately £130 million in repair costs over the next decade by addressing defects before they become more severe and costly to fix.
Councillor Laura Boyle, Tameside Council's Executive Member for Environmental Services and Neighbourhoods, stated that roads, footpaths, and streetlights are used by residents every day, and keeping them safe and reliable is the council's top priority. This investment allows the authority to shift from short-term fixes to long-term improvements, thereby reducing disruption, using resources more efficiently, and protecting the road network for the future. She also noted that the works benefit local residents by supporting jobs and businesses, creating training and apprenticeship opportunities, and giving back to the community.
Maintenance work began in April, with completed projects covering multiple locations, including Mancunian Road, Denton; Audenshaw Road, Audenshaw; Taylor Lane, Denton; Edge Lane, Droylsden; and Mossley Road, Ashton. The council stated that the plan, as a long-term approach to maintaining local infrastructure, will continue to progress in the coming years, with more projects being carried out across the borough.
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