Road maintenance programme 2025 to 2026

Funding to improve our roads

Brighton & Hove has over 390 miles of roads and cycle lanes and 750 miles of pavement. Every year, we receive funding from the government for transport schemes. 

Read our recent news story about the Cabinet agreeing to spend more than £8 million on improving roads, pavements and transport infrastructure. 

We will spend the £8 million as follows:

• almost £4 million on improving our roads
• £620,000 on improving pavements
• more than £3 million on improving safety and accessibility and creating space for active and sustainable travel
• an extra £2.1 million on addressing immediate problems on our roads, including potholes

Find out about roadworks and events happening in your area using One.Network

One.Network is a third-party provider that collects data from all over the country, other councils, and third parties such as utility companies. This information helps you know what's happening in your local area and when, so you can plan your journey. The map is updated daily with reports.

View the One.Network map.

Planned road maintenance programme

In 2025 to 26, we plan to treat or resurface more than 176,000 square metres of road in Brighton & Hove. This is done in different ways. Below is our planned programme.

Micro-asphalt

We will apply a layer of microasphalt to roads. This will make the surface smoother, skid-resistant and watertight. It can extend the life of the road by around 10 years and reduce the need for ongoing pothole repair.

The table below shows the schedule for the micro-asphalt work.

Machine Patching

Machine patching is a process used to repair damaged sections of a road surface, such as potholes or cracks. It involves repairing small areas to restore the road's integrity and improve its condition.  

The table below shows the schedule for the machine patching work.

Full resurfacing

Full resurfacing involves replacing the existing road surface with new asphalt or macadam (tarmac). The existing road is removed to the required depth before being reinstated with new material.

The table below shows the schedule for the full resurfacing work.