Essex Highways launches 2023/24 resurfacing programme

Resurfacing works on many roads in Essex are now in full swing as the warmer and drier spring weather sets in.

Essex Highways has launched its 2023/24 programme to upgrade the condition of many roads across the county. This will repair some of the damage caused by the cold and wet winter conditions.

Essex Highways' budget for maintaining and repairing the carriageway across Essex over the next year is over £35 million. This does not include the £9 million additional investment announced in February, which has now been allocated to the following works:

An extra £1.2 million has also been allocated to Local Highway Panels for resurfacing. Additional crews have also been put in place to support Essex Highways teams deliver maintenance and repairs across Essex.

Cllr Lee Scott, Essex County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Maintenance and Sustainable Transport, said: "The additional investment allocated to fixing Essex's roads is a clear commitment from Essex County Council to ensuring damage caused by the winter is repaired and roads are maintained.

"It's exciting the resurfacing programme is now underway and is being supported by additional crews secured to help with the volume of work required to repair roads the width and breadth of the county and increase the visibility of the service as these repairs are carried out."

Essex Highways’ engineers inspect and record the condition of all roads on the network. This ensures the highest risk jobs are prioritised for the safety of the public.

Find out more about resurfacing works and where they will be taking place.