Further £6 million to deliver 90 new projects to improve Wakefield’s roads and footpaths
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
£6 million of additional funding has been allocated to deliver improvements to the district’s roads and footpaths over the next three years.
The funding is part of Wakefield Council’s 2026-27 budget and will start with £2 million extra investment next year.
“I’m pleased to confirm we are adding new projects to our £20million programme of work. We know how important these projects are to residents.
“Making travelling around the district easier will always be a top local priority. We work around the clock to keep your roads and footpaths safe and well maintained.
“Whether it’s resurfacing key routes or carrying out essential repairs to roads and pavements, these improvements will make a real difference in our local communities.”
Cllr Matthew Morley
Wakefield Council’s Cabinet member for Planning and Highway
The latest funding supports Wakefield Council’s commitment to investing over £20 million into 120 projects over two years to improve roads and footpaths across the district.
This includes better road conditions, new road safety schemes, and projects to make traffic flow better.
Work is prioritised based on the latest data. That means there’s a clear plan so that every pound the Council spends to make the biggest difference it can.
So far 98 additional projects have been added to the Council’s confirmed programme of work.
To find out more about the overall investment and new projects visit: Highways Investment Programme - Wakefield Council