Wandsworth plans spending £10.3m to improve roads and pavements this year for safer streets.
The council approved road repairs for 2025 and 2026. This is Wandsworth’s biggest road project ever. The transport head is happy about this.
She thinks it is important to improve roads and wants safer paths for walkers. This helps people who have trouble walking. She wants to fix potholes too, as these holes can be dangerous for bikes.
Last year, they put in £8 million. For nine more years, they’ll spend £10.3 million each time. This will reach that £100.3 million goal.
Council experts wrote a report that said this slows down road damage. The roads will get much better as time passes. Fewer road fixes helps overall. The report said safety will rise.
They expect fewer accident claims and public complaints should also drop. Safe roads aid residents and businesses. Roads let everyone get around easily.
Wandsworth’s economy needs safe roads. These routes must work well for all. Wandsworth has about 440 km of roads.
The council takes care of most roads, managing around 93 percent. Transport for London handles the rest.