HAMPSHIRE’S highways teams are making the most of the good weather and money made available by efficiency savings.

Hampshire County Council (HCC) will spend an extra £1.8 million this summer on the roads across Hampshire on a range of improvements including footway repairs, gully and sign cleaning, renewing road markings and clearing vegetation.

Rob Humby, HCC executive member for environment and transport, said: “I’m pleased to see that this extra funding is being put to good use right away. The extra investment comes from savings arising from the milder winter this year, which was made available following the county council’s cabinet meeting in June."

Extra highways gangs will be out making improvements and repairs on urban and rural roads throughout Hampshire, from cross country routes to town centres.

Mr Humby added: “Good roads are a vital part of Hampshire’s infrastructure which support the county’s economic prosperity as well as contributing to the quality of life residents expect. Hampshire County Council continues to be one of the top performing county councils when it comes to highways maintenance and is recognised by the Government for best practice.

“Having highways depots operating from all four corners of the county means that our contractor can deploy gangs out on the road network quickly.”

Highway issues can be reported to HCC via: www.hants.gov.uk/roadproblems or by calling 0300 555 1388.