Highways teams have completed more than 150 major improvement schemes in just six months across Buckinghamshire

Buckinghamshire Council carried out the work across its 2,100-mile road network in the first half of the current financial year, aiming to keep routes “safe, accessible and well maintained.”

The council said 156 capital schemes were delivered between April 1 and September 30, including 118 resurfacing and patching projects.

The remaining 38 schemes focused on upgrades and repairs to footways, traffic signals, and street lighting.

Thomas Broom, deputy leader and cabinet member for transport at Buckinghamshire Council, said: "These figures show the sheer scale of work that goes into keeping Buckinghamshire’s roads safe and in good condition.

"From repairing defects and cutting grass to managing permits and inspections, our teams and partners work tirelessly to deliver for residents and businesses."

Highways teams responded to 902 emergency call-outs and repaired more than 7,000 defects within 5 and 28-day timescales during the six-month period.

They also cleaned 44,355 gullies to help prevent flooding, cut Over 1.4 million square metres of urban grass—roughly the size of 200 football pitches—and repaired 1,506 street lighting faults.

Behind the scenes, the council processed 21,673 permit applications and conducted 23,241 street works inspections to manage the complex logistics of roadworks and compliance.

A total of 3,939 fixed penalty notices were issued for non-compliance, helping to minimise disruption and maintain safety.

Mr Broom said that while repairs are important, lasting improvements come from larger-scale investment in the road network.

He said: "While fixing potholes is essential for safety, it’s a short-term measure and doesn’t address the root cause.

"The real long-term solution is resurfacing roads through sustained capital investment, and that’s where we’re focusing our efforts.

"We know how important well-maintained roads are for everyone who lives, works and travels in Buckinghamshire, and we’ll continue to invest in improvements and respond quickly to issues as they arise."

The council is already preparing for winter, with gritting teams on standby and plans to carry out resurfacing and patching works during the colder months where conditions allow.

Looking further ahead, Buckinghamshire Council intends to target other critical areas of the network with investment in drainage, upgraded street lighting, and "more sustainable solutions".

For the latest updates on road improvement works, residents can visit the council’s Highways Highlights blog.