A major boost for Bradford could see the city receive more than £3 million in additional funding to repair potholes. West Yorkshire leaders have put forward the proposal as part of efforts to improve road conditions across the district.
The funding forms part of a wider £15 million highways maintenance package proposed by the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA). Further discussions are set to take place next Thursday.
If approved, Bradford Council would receive £3.19 million to carry out road repairs and maintenance work during 2026/27. The funding is expected to support carriageway resurfacing, highway renewal projects and pothole repairs across the district.
The additional investment comes on top of existing Government funding. It forms part of a wider five-year road improvement programme worth more than £300 million across West Yorkshire between 2022 and 2027.
According to WYCA, the latest funding package could help deliver more than 20 kilometres of highway renewal work and around 37,000 square metres of carriageway patching across the region.
The proposal also supports the region’s Vision Zero ambition, which aims to eliminate all road deaths and serious injuries across West Yorkshire by 2040. The goal comes as the West Yorkshire Combined Authority reported that 1,318 people were killed or seriously injured in road accidents across the region in 2024.
Highlighting the issue, a report presented to members stated: “Poor highway conditions across the road network can significantly affect the quality of journeys for all users, lead to congestion and delays, and impact on the cost of motoring for private car users and freight.”
West Yorkshire Mayor Tracy Brabin said: “We know road conditions are a big issue for people in the region.” As a result, many of the planned interventions will focus on areas experiencing higher levels of deprivation, as well as busy transport routes. The programme is expected to improve connections to schools, employment opportunities and local services, covering around 251 highway maintenance projects.
WYCA also estimates that every £1 invested in the programme will generate around £2.50 in benefits through improved journey times, reduced vehicle operating costs, safer roads and fewer emergency repairs.
If approved, the funding would see councils across West Yorkshire receive allocations including £4.89 million for Leeds, £3.1 million for Kirklees, £2.52 million for Wakefield and £1.87 million for Calderdale.
Update by Yashvi Jain
