Wakefield Council to spend £19m on improving area's roads

Wakefield Council looks set to invest £19m to fund improvements to roads, footpaths and cycle lanes over the next two years.

The funding would cover hundreds of improvement projects planned across all 21 council wards of the district if the scheme is approved by senior councillors.

Matthew Morley, the council’s cabinet member for planning and highways, said: “It’s a top priority to make sure our roads are up to scratch and keep everyone moving around our district.

“Our plans to use this money as efficiently as we can are incredibly important.

“We want to maintain our road network to the highest possible standard and to keep all road users safe.