Highways maintenance transparency report 2026
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Condition of local roads
The following tables show the overall condition of the local highway network that North Northamptonshire Council is responsible for maintaining. This data is collected on an annual basis.
Percentage of A roads in each condition category per year 2020 to 2025
| Year | Percentage of road in red category | Percentage of road in amber category | Percentage of road in green category |
| 2023 | 4% | 65% | 30% |
| 2024 | 3% | 71% | 26% |
| 2025 | 4% | 72% | 25% |
Percentage of B and C roads in each condition category per year 2020 to 2025
| Year | Percentage of road in red category | Percentage of road in amber category | Percentage of road in green category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 11% | 77% | 11% |
| 2024 | 10% | 82% | 9% |
| 2025 | 10% | 81% | 9% |
| Year | Percentage of road in red category |
|---|---|
| 2023 | 14% |
| 2024 | 12% |
| 2025 | 13% |
Councils use road condition surveys to assess the state of their roads. The results are grouped into three categories:
- Green – the road is in good condition and no further investigation or treatment is required
- Amber – the road may need maintenance soon
- Red – the road is in poor condition and should be considered for maintenance
The published official statistics for road condition include more detail about the methodology, timing and coverage of this data.
Additional information on carriageway condition
We check the condition of roads on the North Northamptonshire local road network every year. We do this using high-resolution cameras, which take detailed pictures of the road surface as they travel along the network.
The images are then reviewed using specialist software to help assess the condition of the road. This follows the new national standard, BSI PAS 2161, which we have adopted in 2020.
Last updated 25 August 2026