The Condition And Maintenance Of Local Roads In England

As well as the road surface, the local road network includes pavements, embankments, bridges and drainage systems that need to be kept in good condition.

This National Audit Office report examines whether the Department for Transport (DfT) is ensuring value for money through its funding provision for local road maintenance, and whether it is effectively fulfilling its role in supporting local authorities to deliver local road maintenance. They have assessed whether:

• DfT understands the condition of local roads in England
• DfT is using its data and information to inform its funding decisions
• DfT is supporting local authorities effectively through providing guidance on asset maintenance