Somerset’s Road Network Ranked Among the Best Maintained in the UK
Thursday, January 15, 2026
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Somerset’s road network has been recognized as one of the best maintained across mainland UK, according to a recently published league table by the Department for Transport (DfT).
Amid a £1.5 billion investment in the South West’s local roads, councils are required to submit detailed reports outlining how the funds are spent. This initiative allows residents to compare their local council’s performance using a new scoring system introduced by the DfT.