Local MP Sheryll Murray MP has welcomed the news that Cornwall will receive £1,847,000 to fix 34,900 potholes in Cornwall. The Transport Secretary outlined the details of road improvements announced as part of the Autumn Statement.
The Government announced a £3 billion of investment on improving roads in a boost for motorists across the UK and in South East Cornwall.
In a statement Sheryll said, “It’s great news that the South West will benefit from over £12.4 million to fix around 235,000 potholes in 2017/18 or stop them forming in the first place, including £1,847,000 to fix 34,900 potholes in Cornwall.
“The funding to fix potholes in our area will be welcome news for local motorists, many of whom have expressed their frustration to me about the state of our roads. I’m encouraging the council to make full use of their funding allocation locally.
“I have also asked that certain improvements on the A38are given a priority including the dangerous junctions for Looe and Menheniot from the pinch point money being made available from the Autumn Statement.”