The M25 and A2 are among a number of motorways in the southeast of England set to benefit from a £142 million investment from Highways England.

Works to include road resurfacing, bridge joint replacements, the creation of cycle lanes, improved signage and landscaping, are some of the repairs expected for the southeast's highways in the next 12 months.

A Highways England statement said motorways and major A roads across the southeast including the M25, M27, M3, M4, A27 and A2 will all benefit from the planned improvements.

Roads Minister Baroness Vere said: “This Government is committed to improving our transport infrastructure, and this multi-million-pound investment is a real reflection of that commitment.

“The funding will ensure motorists and road-users right across the South East will enjoy safer and better journeys, whilst boosting local economies as we continue to build back better from the pandemic.”

So far, some of the announced improvements include:

• Resurfacing of the M23 between junctions 8-10 and the M20 between junctions 4-5.

• A2 (near Canterbury) - resurfacing and concrete repairs to address the frequency of potholing.

• M25 junction 23 improvement at South Mimms in Hertfordshire – work to widen slip roads and improvement of the signal timings to improve traffic flows through the junction.

Highways England’s regional director for the South East, Nicola Bell said:

“Keeping our roads in good condition is essential for the safety and journey reliability of drivers. This multi-million-pound investment will help keep journeys on our motorways and A roads flowing and reduce the risk of unplanned, disruptive maintenance”.

“Over the next 12 months, we’ll be working hard to ensure drivers across the South East enjoy a smoother experience while travelling on our roads.”