An estimated £495,565 will be allocated to Central Bedfordshire specifically, allowing local road users to enjoy their journeys without having to dodge potholes.
This is on top of the £75 million of funding already given to councils from the Pothole Action Fund this year, as well as the additional £46 million boost for highways authorities announced just before Christmas.
The funding will also help to protect the roads from any future severe weather.
Commenting, Andrew Selous said:
“The state of our roads remains a great source of frustration for drivers, especially after the unusually prolonged spell of freezing weather – it’s one of the biggest issues that’s raised with me on the doorsteps."
“This new funding is welcome news for families and businesses in Central Bedfordshire who rely on our roads to get around."
“I’m glad that the Government is investing to improve the standard of our local roads – delivering on our commitment to build an economy fit for the future.”