It would take 181 years to repair every road in Staffordshire
The council has new plans to fix more roads, safeguard key bridges and cut the repair backlog
Staffordshire County Council has launched a major new plan to reverse decades of decline in the county’s roads and highways.
The Roadmap to a Better Network sets out how the council aims to fix more roads, safeguard key bridges and cut the repair backlog — while pushing for fairer long-term funding from government.
New figures underline the scale of the challenge: at current funding levels, it would take 181 years to repair every road in Staffordshire, and 515 years to bring all bridges and structures up to standard.
The council says the roadmap focuses on four key themes:
- Fixing roads properly – carrying out more whole-road repairs to reduce disruption
- Smarter delivery – using new technology and local teams to cut repeat visits and improve quality
- Better value – ensuring more of the highways budget goes directly into repairs
- Fighting for Staffordshire – lobbying Westminster for fairer, long-term funding
Peter Mason, Staffordshire County Council Cabinet Member for Strategic Highways, said: “This roadmap is our commitment to doing things differently. For too long,
"Staffordshire’s roads have been stuck in a cycle of decline, and residents are rightly frustrated. We want to stop the slide of our roads into decline and turn the tide so residents can see and feel the difference.
“We know that our roads need to be funded properly, and that will be one of our big asks of government. Added to this though, we must ensure we are working as efficiently as possible
“This is about fixing roads properly, saving our structures, and making sure every pound goes further. Staffordshire deserves better — and we’re determined to deliver it.
“Over the coming months as we work to this new roadmap, I hope that residents will start to see a difference. We are also urging local MPs to back our campaign for fairer funding and long-term investment in Staffordshire’s highways.”
A summary of the plan and the full roadmap document are available to read on the council’s website.