Quicker fixes but still no long-term solutions

摘要

MAINTAINING roads to target conditions is still out of reach for local authorities in England and Wales despite an increase in highway maintenance budgets, according to this year's Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey. Published on 31 March by the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA), the survey shows that the legacy of inconsistent funding in England and Wales is still preventing highway engineers from being able to provide long-term, cost-effective maintenance improvements for local roads.