Nearly half of councils report decline in condition of major roads

Some 45% of local authorities in England have recorded an increase in the proportion of A road classed as being in poor condition (Yui Mok/PA) - (PA Archive)

Nearly half of councils in England say the condition of major roads in their area has got worse in the past few years, data shows.

Local authorities are required to carry out regular surveys of road surfaces under their management and categorise them as red, amber or green, with red meaning the roads are “poor” and should have been considered for maintenance.