Norfolk highways maintenance: transparency report 2025/26

We are committed to maintaining a safe, efficient, and sustainable road network. Our transparency report outlines how we manage and invest in our highways, ensuring transparency for local taxpayers. 

Here are some of the highlights from the report:  

Our network 

• We maintain nearly 10,000km of roads, plus footways, cycleways, and public rights of way
• Over 3,500 structural assets (eg bridges, gantries) are also under our care

Spending and strategy 

• £60.8 million capital and £21.3 million revenue projected for 2025/26
• Over 95% of spending is on preventative maintenance to extend road life and reduce potholes 
• Our approach prioritises early intervention, risk-based planning, and whole-life costing

Maintenance highlights 

• In 2024/25, we treated over 500km of roads using surface dressing, resurfacing, and recycling
• We repaired 7,820 potholes in 2024/25

Road condition 

• 64% of A roads in Norfolk are rated green (no treatment needed)
• 67% of B and C roads in Norfolk are rated green 

Innovation and sustainability 

• We use low-carbon treatments and recycled materials wherever possible 
• Current tials include warm-mix asphalt and smart gritting 
• Our strategy has been recognised for innovation and best practice by national bodies

Looking ahead 

• Plans for 2025/26 include targeted maintenance based on data and condition surveys 
• We're reviewing our permit scheme and exploring lane rental to reduce roadwork disruption
• From 2026/27, we'll adopt the new PAS2161 national road condition standard