Plans to invest more than £61 million to improve Lancashire's highways infrastructure over the next year have been approved.

This decision will enable the council to continue its focus on preventative maintenance of roads, bridges, traffic signals, and streetlights, ensuring that repairs are made before they become critical and more costly.

The funding includes a £46.824 million grant from the Department for Transport, alongside an additional £15 million from the county council. The council has also committed to investing an extra £45 million over the next three years, as part of its approved 2025/26 budget.

The additional £15 million for 2025/26 will specifically boost the number of roads to be resurfaced in the coming year. This includes £27.949 million allocated for the repair of potholes and other structural defects, £19.701 million for carriageway and footway capital projects, which feature a range of resurfacing schemes across the county, £4.6 million for street lighting, and £6.6 million for bridges and other structures.

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The proposals were formally signed off by the cabinet on Thursday, 6 March.

Cllr Rupert Swarbrick, Cabinet Member for Highways and Transport, said: "This significant investment reaffirms our commitment to ensuring that Lancashire’s roads – which support more than 4.6 million journeys every day – are safe, reliable, and fit for purpose for everyone.

"Improving our roads is our number one priority, that’s why we’re committing £45 million over the next three years, on top of our 2025/26 allocation from the Department for Transport.

"This funding will allow us to plan and execute more comprehensive improvements, addressing both immediate repairs and proactive maintenance.

"I would like to thank residents in advance for their continued support and patience while we roll out this ambitious maintenance programme."