More than three-quarters of West Berkshire's A roads rated good
Government figures show 77% of the district's A roads are rated green
More than three-quarters of West Berkshire's A roads are classified as being in good condition, according to the latest Department for Transport (DfT) statistics.
The figures cover the period from 1st April 2025 to 31st March 2026.
They show 77% of West Berkshire's A roads were rated "green", meaning they need no further investigation or maintenance work.
The average across England is 68%.
West Berkshire's B and C road network also performed above the national average, with 75% classified as green compared with 64% nationally.
West Berkshire Council said the results reflect its continued investment in maintaining and improving local roads.
The council said the figures build on its triple Green rating in the DfT's highways maintenance assessment earlier this year, which it said recognised its performance in road condition, investment and best practice.
The proportion of A roads classified as green has risen from 69% in 2018 to 77% in 2026.
Over the same period, the proportion rated amber has fallen from 28% to 20%.
Spending and resurfacing work
In 2025-26, West Berkshire Council spent ÂŁ20 million on highway maintenance, including more than ÂŁ15 million on carriageway improvements.
More than ÂŁ9.5 million of this funding came from the DfT and UK Government programmes.
The council said it has delivered a programme of resurfacing, surface dressing and preventative maintenance across the district in recent years.
It said the work helps extend the life of roads, reduces the need for more costly repairs in future and provides safer, smoother journeys.
Major works during 2025-26 included almost 65km of road resurfacing in areas such as:
A339 south of Newbury
A339 east of the Swan Roundabout
A4 through Woolhampton
A4 east of Hungerford
A329 south of Streatley
A329 at Basildon
B4009 Long Lane
Latest condition survey
The council has also received its latest 2026 condition survey results.
They show 3% of roads across all categories - A roads, B and C roads, and unclassified roads - are rated red.
Across West Berkshire's 1,303km highways network, that equates to 42km classified as red.
It is an improvement on the 2025 figure of 4% across all road classifications.
Roads rated red should be considered for maintenance and investigated further, although treatment may not necessarily be required.
The council said the result shows the investment made during the 2025/26 financial year is paying off.
Council reaction
Councillor Stuart Gourley, Executive Member for Environment and Highways, said:
"These are fantastic results for West Berkshire and demonstrate the benefits of sustained investment in our highways network. We're committed to looking after our roads and making the best use of every pound invested in maintenance.
"While we're pleased that the vast majority of our roads are in good condition, we know there is always more to do. That's why we continue to invest in resurfacing programmes and preventative maintenance that help keep our network safe and reliable for residents."