Tameside to invest £45m in road maintenance

Faced with the rising cost of reactive highway repairs, the council has approved tens of millions of pounds for proactive works.

Tameside Council will spend £45m over the next five years upgrading its roads, pavements, and other highway infrastructure like streetlights.

The push for more proactive maintenance will, the council hopes, reduce the amount spent on emergency repairs by around £85m over the next decade.

Since 2021, the cost of pothole repairs has risen 15%. While preventing potholes will be one focus of the fund, the cash will also be spent on maintaining bridges, retaining walls, gullies, and culverts

Cllr Laura Boyle, Tameside Council executive member for environmental services and neighbourhoods, said: “Our roads, pavements and street lighting are used by residents every day and keeping them safe and reliable is a key priority for the council.

“This investment allows us to move away from short‑term fixes and focus on long‑term improvements that reduce disruption, make better use of limited resources and protect the network for the future.  These works will also benefit local people by supporting jobs and businesses, creating training and apprenticeship opportunities and investing back into our communities.”