Road maintenance programme 2026 to 2027

Funding to improve our roads 

Brighton & Hove has over 390 miles of roads and cycle lanes and 750 miles of pavement. Every year, we receive funding from the government for transport schemes.  

In total, more than £8.8 million has been granted by the Department for Transport for improving the city’s roads, pavements and transport network in 2026/27.

It means we’ll be spending: 

• almost £4 million on improving our roads 
• £2.2 million on fixing immediate problems on our roads, such as potholes and other road repairs 
• over £1m on making our pavements better 
• £200,000 on accessibility improvements, including dropped kerbs, in addition to the improved pavements being delivered through planned maintenance and ongoing projects 
• £360,000 for safer roads and junctions, and school streets schemes 
• more than £2 million on helping to deliver major projects 

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Planned road maintenance programme

In 2026 to 2027, we plan to treat or resurface more than 137,612  square metres of road in Brighton & Hove. This is done in different ways. Below is our planned programme.

Micro-asphalt

We will apply a layer of microasphalt to roads. This will make the surface smoother, skid-resistant and watertight. It can extend the life of the road by around 10 years and reduce the need for ongoing pothole repair.

The table below shows the schedule for the micro-asphalt work.

Machine Patching

Machine patching is a process used to repair damaged sections of a road surface, such as potholes or cracks. It involves repairing small areas to restore the road's integrity and improve its condition.  

The table below shows the schedule for the machine patching work. These roads are currently still being assessed and will be going through the tender stage and so are subject to change depending on the tender returns and the budget allocated.

Full resurfacing

Full resurfacing involves replacing the existing road surface with new asphalt or macadam (tarmac). The existing road is removed to the required depth before being reinstated with new material.

The table below shows the schedule for the full resurfacing work. These roads and extents are subject to change upon tender submissions.