A MULTI-million pound roads investment scheme will benefit families, business and key services, Herefordshire Council says.

The local authority is committed to improving the county’s roads to support everyday life and economic growth.

Herefordshire Council has just restated its commitment to investing in improving the county’s roads, as it publishes its Local Highways Maintenance Transparency Report.

The report shows how government funding is being used to improve local roads through ‘business as usual’ road maintenance, alongside additional council funding which has boosted the improvements and benefitting local families, businesses and key services.

The recent investment has supported a move towards a more preventative approach to highways maintenance, which in time will lead to a reduction the reactive activity needed.

However, while the report outlines the scale of the maintenance and improvement activity, it does not reflect the full benefit and impact of the council’s due to a time lag in national road condition surveys.

The current financial year will see Herefordshire road users benefitting from £50million investment, including 47 miles of resurfacing works, 62 miles of surface dressing works to provide preventative treatment.

The current funding will also see a substantial repair of eight highway structures and the delivery of two schemes to protect the highway from land slip and river erosion.

There will also be more than 100 small drainage schemes to remove water from the highway network along with the repair of 25,000 potholes.

This investment directly supports the Herefordshire Council Plan 2024–2028, contributing to helping families by providing safer, smoother roads whether commuting, getting to school, or accessing services.

The long-term aim is to provide efficient services that focuses on preventative maintenance to reduce on going costs and improves value for money.

Councillor Jonathan Lester, leader of Herefordshire Council, said: “We know how important road conditions are to our residents, tradespeople, and businesses, which is why we’re investing in our network.

“This investment is about more than just smoother roads—it’s about supporting everyday life in Herefordshire.

“Families benefit from safer school runs, reduced vehicle damage, and more reliable travel for work, shopping, and leisure.

“Small businesses and tradespeople rely on dependable roads to reach customers, deliver goods, and keep their operations running smoothly.

“Care workers and NHS staff need accessible routes to reach vulnerable residents quickly and safely - especially in rural areas. And people with medical needs depend on timely deliveries of prescriptions, equipment, and home visits, all of which are made easier by well-maintained roads.”

The council is continuing its additional investment in the county’s roads over the summer months.

A surface dressing programme will see 58 miles of network improved during July and August. And a programme of resurfacing works taking place throughout July and August will focus on improving the health of some key B-roads and C-roads:

Roadworks in July include the B4224 Holme Lacy Bridge to Mordiford road and the B4348 through Much Dewchurch Village.

The roadworks planned for August include the A466 through Wormelow Village and the B4234 Ledbury Road in Ross-on-Wye.