• The Government is investing a further £200 million to fix 4 million potholes across the country, improving road standards for drivers in Crawley.
• The £200 million funding is in addition to the £2.7 billion investment already committed to improve local roads for millions of drivers across the country.

Henry Smith MP has welcomed £3,046,400 to fix 60,928 potholes across West Sussex to improve road standards for drivers, saving them money on repairs, and making it easier to get to work and see family.

The Government are investing £200 million to fix 4 million potholes across England. This funding builds on the £2.7 billion of highways maintenance funding, already committed between tax years 2022-25.

Henry said;

“People in Crawley should be able to get to work and to see friends and family without fear of damaging their vehicles due to poor quality roads.

“That’s why I am delighted the Government is investing more than £3 million across West Sussex to fix more than 60,000 potholes.

“This funding will not only improve the quality of people’s journey but will also make our roads safer for everyone who uses them.”

The Secretary of State for Transport, Mark Harper, commented;

“Potholes are a blight on Britain’s roads.

“This latest round of funding shows we are committed to supporting all road users – from motorists to cyclists and bus passengers – and making journeys smoother and safer for all.”