The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that it will provide £32m to tackle potholes and build new cycle lanes in Yorkshire and the north east.
The funding was made available in addition to c.£12.8m to build new cycle lanes and pavements in the north east.
With the region hosting Stage 2 of the Lloyds Tour of Britain Women, Cycling UK conducted research into women’s cycling experience with potholes and road safety.
According to research from Cycling UK, 58% said their cycle journeys were limited by safety concerns and a lack of suitable infrastructure, with 36% of women pointing to poor roads as a main factor.
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The DfT estimated that the cycle lanes will, through facilitating a healthier local populace, lead to 43,000 fewer sick days a year across the country and add £1.4bn to the UK economy.
The UK future of roads minister, Lilian Greenwood, said: “Safer roads mean safer spaces to cycle. The Lloyds Tour of Britain Women is a fantastic way to show women and girls the power of cycling and the difference it can make to their lives.
“By investing in better roads, we’re delivering our Plan for Change – encouraging more women and girls to hop on a bike, easing pressure on the NHS and building healthier, stronger communities.”
Achievements in road maintenance will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
