Wandsworth Council has announced a significant £10.3 million investment to improve roads and pavements in the borough, representing the largest single-year highway maintenance scheme. The funding is part of a broader £100.3 million investment plan over the next decade aimed at enhancing road safety and conditions, particularly for pedestrians and those with mobility challenges. Labour councillor Jenny Yates expressed the council's commitment to preventing hazardous conditions like potholes and ensuring the roads remain accessible. This initiative is expected to reduce reactive maintenance needs and overall complaints while supporting Wandsworth's economic vitality through improved highway links.
Labour councillor Jenny Yates emphasized the importance of improving pavement conditions for safety, especially for pedestrians with mobility impairments, during the council's investment announcement.
The council's report highlighted that the increased investment aims to prevent the decline in the condition of roads and pavements while allowing for major enhancements over time.
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