More than 100 miles of Cumbria roads were repaired last year, new figures show amidst a national wide drop.
Across England, the total length of roads treated dropped by 45% in 2022-23 compared to five years ago, resulting in 3,366 fewer miles receiving any kind of improvement work.
Meanwhile, the RAC has said pothole-related breakdowns have surged in recent months, reaching a five-year high in the run-up to Christmas.
Department for Transport figures show 138.7 miles of roads in Cumbria had improvement work done in the year to March 2023 – down from 284.8 miles five years ago.
The maintenance could include strengthening, resurfacing and preservation of roads.
Cumberland Council are to be given almost £150 million from central government over the next seven years from 2025 to help improve the transport infrastructure across the region.
The funds are to build new roads and improve junctions, install or expand mass transit systems and improve roads by filling potholes.
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