£29m 'pothole prevention' programme well underway in Norfolk
Millions of pounds is being spent on improving Norfolk's road network.
A £29m 'pothole prevention' programme is well underway in Norfolk, with over 305 miles due to get an extra seal this year to extend the life of the road, prevent potholes, and provide a new skid-resistant surface to help reduce accidents.
Pavements, cycleways and roads are all set to benefit from the maintenance programme according to the County Council.
The upkeep work, which is part of a wider £42m budget for roads and infrastructure, was agreed in February.
Cllr Martin Wilby, Cabinet Member for Highways, Infrastructure and Transport, said: "This is excellent work that the teams are doing across the county. Keeping a tight focus on maintaining the routes that people need to get to their work, studies and leisure is more important than ever right now and that's why we're investing in maintaining as well as improving paths, roads and cycleways.
"Proactive maintenance in the short term is a vital way to cut long term costs. Our focus is on providing a network that's reliable and helps support the economic recovery in our part of the country."
Crews have already completed work in holiday areas like Caister and Hunstanton, ahead of what's expected to be a busy summer season.
£4.5m is also being spent this year on maintaining pavements and paths, such as work to remove uneven or worn surfaces.
Nearly a million pounds is going to be spent on the Broadland Northway, to try and maintain the existing surface in its new condition.