£60m Road Improvement Plans Announced for Staffordshire

Councillor Michael Leane has urged Kerry County Council to implement a new traffic light system and pedestrian crossing in Ballyheigue to enhance road safety as the summer season approaches. The council acknowledged the request and noted that community groups are working on a town plan that will include traffic management recommendations. They are also assessing potential low-cost solutions for traffic congestion, such as installing bollards and removing parking spaces. Meanwhile, in Staffordshire, the county council plans to invest £12 million in road safety improvements, including new crossings and traffic calming measures, as part of a broader £60 million road maintenance program. At the national level, the Prime Minister has announced a £4.8 billion fund for major roads, contingent upon councils demonstrating effective management of their highway maintenance efforts. Nottinghamshire Council has committed additional funds to tackle potholes, part of a strategy to reduce road damage across the region.