The local road network

3.12 Because responsibility for locally managed roads is devolved, information on the performance of the local network is less easily available. The available evidence indicates that the condition of local roads varies significantly across the country. It is for local authorities to determine how to prioritise expenditure on local roads, including the balance between maintenance and enhancements.

Chart 3.A: Major roads performance and cost – comparative performance

Source: For more details on methods, definitions methods, definitions and sources used in the construction of the indices, see Annex D

Source: For more details on and sources used in the construction of the indices, see Annex D

Source: International Road Traffic and Accident Database (OECD), ETSC, EUROSTAT and CARE (EU road accident database).

Figure 3.A: Average speed map

Source: Department for Transport
This map, produced using the Department for Transport's National Transport Model, is for illustrative purposes only but can give a general estimate of how traffic and congestion are likely to affect average peak period speeds on different types of road in different types of area.
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