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Uppingham Road Improvements Completed Ahead of Schedule
Major resurfacing works along London Road in Uppingham have been successfully completed ahead of schedule as part of Rutland County Council’s ongoing investment in the county's highways network.
The scheme, which involved completely removing the old road surface, laying new surfacing, and reinstating clear road markings, was carried out overnight to minimise disruption to local residents and businesses.
The London Road project represents one of several major highway improvement schemes delivered through Rutland County Council’s latest highways capital programme.
Speaking on the successful delivery, Councillor Oliver Hemsley, Cabinet Member for Environment and Transport, said:
"It's great to see this important resurfacing scheme completed ahead of schedule. It’s a massive improvement to one of Uppingham's key routes, benefitting residents, businesses and visitors to the town.
"We're now halfway through this year's highways capital programme, which has already delivered extensive improvements to roads and highway infrastructure across Rutland. By the end of 2026/27, we’ll have completed around eight kilometres of road resurfacing across the county. However, the capital programme is about much more than resurfacing. We're also investing in pothole repairs, footpath upgrades and verge maintenance, as well as major drainage schemes that will help to reduce the risk of flooding on our roads.”
Councillor Hemsley also noted that more work is planned for the county's road network, with further updates expected in the coming weeks and months.
Rutland County Council has made maintaining and upgrading the local road network a major priority, backed by an overall investment of £6.9 million in revenue and capital funding to ensure safer, more reliable journeys.
Plan Ahead for Roadworks: You can stay updated on future roadworks, closures, and temporary traffic control measures directly on the council's dedicated page: Rutland Roadworks & Closures Information
Report Road Defects: In addition to planned maintenance, the council actively responds to emerging road defects.
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