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New DfT tool rates highways authorities, but accuracy of data questioned

Deniz Huseyin
22 January 2026

 

A new traffic light system that measures how well local highways authorities maintain roads has been unveiled by the DfT. It is part of its drive to be seen to be acting against public concern of the extent of potholes. However, some authorities have questioned the accuracy of the data used for the ratings.

The mapping tool ranks highways authorities on: the current condition of local roads; how much they are spending on maintaining roads; and how effectively they are following best practice in...

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