A Cumbrian council will spend £37.7 million to tackle potholes and upgrade its roads.
Westmorland & Furness Council will use the cash to carry out dozens of projects – and has earmarked £19.9 million to help fix potholes.
It said last year saw its workers fix over 33,000 potholes reported by the public and via inspections.
The cash, which will be spent over 2025 and 2026, will also pay for a full resurfacing of 59 roads, and surface dressing on 73 routes.
A total of £17.8 million will see other upgrades, repairs and maintenance delivered on bridges and structures, pavement resurfacing, public rights of way, drainage, streetlighting, traffic signals, and road safety.
Funds will also be allocated to public transport and cycling and walking infrastructure improvements.
The plan features a comprehensive schedule of maintenance and improvement schemes funded through capital grants from the Department for Transport that must be spent on activities aimed at extending the lifespan and enhancing the structural integrity of local infrastructure.
Westmorland and Furness Council is responsible for maintaining 2,600 miles of adopted roads across the area.
It said the project chosen for work were prioritised based on safety inspections and assessments, carried out throughout the year.
Councillor Peter Thornton, Westmorland and Furness cabinet member for highways and ICT, said: “Our teams are out in all weathers, battling the very elements that cause the most damage, particularly over winter, when freezing conditions lead to the road deterioration that becomes most visible in spring.
“It is important to recognise that our road network is an aging asset and requires constant investment to stay safe and functional. Our £37.7 million highways and transport capital programme builds on the progress we are continuing to make.
“We are not just reacting to potholes, we are delivering works through smarter, more sustainable methods that will extend the life of our highways and transport network and ensure a safer, more resilient network for years to come.
“Whether it’s resurfacing roads, improving drainage, or upgrading footways, bridges and other infrastructure, this investment will help protect our network, keep people moving safely, and make sure every pound is well spent.”
