OVER a hundred miles of roads have been improved as part of surfacing programme, highways bosses have revealed. 

Worcestershire County Council announced the programme had been completed for this year after 170 roads (120 miles worth of roads) had been treated since the initiative began in April.

The surfacing works are designed to enhance the lifespan of roads and improve safety for drivers.

Worcestershire county councillor and cabinet member for highways and transport, Marc Bayliss, said: "Surface dressing is an essential part of our efforts to prevent road deterioration, enhance skid resistance, and protect surfaces from water damage which helps prevent potholes from forming during the winter months.

"Without it, we’d face more frequent and costly repairs, leading to far greater disruption for residents and businesses."

Surface dressing involves applying a layer of bitumen to the road followed by stone chippings before the surface is rolled.

The programme covered miles of roads across the county equivalent to the distance between Worcester and London.