Major commitment to making our roads better

The council is undertaking a major program of road resurfacing to repair a number of key roads across the city. 

Councillor Trevor Muten, Cabinet Member for Transport, Parking and Public Realm, said: “We know that residents desperately want better and safer roads across the city, and we’re pleased to be rolling out this major program to improve things.

“Potholes are a significant pain for bus users, cyclists and motorists – and this council is mobilising to do everything we can to get them fixed.” 

In the last few weeks, a large section of Lewes Road and High Street in Kemptown have been given a smooth new surface, with more work scheduled for Norfolk Square next week. Over the next few months, we’ll also be resurfacing parts of Wharf Road, Bear Road, roads in Bevendean and a large section of the A259.

Councillor Jacob Taylor, Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and City Regeneration, said: "The money we receive from the government to maintain and repair our roads has fallen in real-terms year on year, making it much harder for us to keep up with demand. 

“With so many of the city’s roads in need of improvement, we are committed to making road repairs a priority. We are spending a combined total of £4.3 million on reconstructing and improving our roads this year.”