Millions pledged to tackle potholes and improve roads in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
More than £7 million is being spent repairing potholes and improving the long-term life of roads in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
BCP Council is to spend £7.7million on repairing potholes and improving roads in 2026/27.
Proposals to improving travel infrastructure across BCP are being put forward as part of a four-year capital investment programme.
The programme will see upgrades to improve roads, upgrade crossings, and provide long-term resurfacing that reduces the number of potholes while focussing on making regular journeys safer, smoother and more reliable.
Out of the £7.7million being allocated for 2026/27, £5.8million will be used to resurfacing, preventative patching, and micro-asphalt treatment for roads and pavements to reduce potholes and upgrade the long-term life of roads.
£800,000 is allocated for structure maintenance, £580,000 is proposed for street lighting, and £513,000 for traffic lights and crossing maintenance.
The multi-year investment programme is proposing a total of £38million will be spent on highway maintenance by 2029/30, which allows the council to plan and deliver upgrades more effectively.
Last year BCP repaired more than 2,500 potholes with a 12.7 per cent reduction in reported potholes year on year.
The programme aligns with BCP Council’s ambition for a new Lane Rental Scheme, which could cut roadwork disruption by a third.
Cllr Andy Hadley, responsible for highways maintenance at BCP Council, said: “We want to make everyday journeys easier for all of our residents.
“The significant investment means we can upgrade key roads, improve crossings, and modernise the way we manage traffic flow across the network.
“These improvements will help keep people moving and ensure our transport network remains fit for the future, working alongside investment from transport partners.”