Road maintenance

Grass cutting 

Report a road problem 

You can tell us about problems or defects on roads or pavements in the county, such as potholes, through our online form

Report a street light problem 

We are responsible for maintaining and repairing street lights, lit signs and bollards. If you see a problem you can report it to us

Roadworks closures and diversions 

Find up to date information about current and planned roadworks in Leicestershire including road closures and diversion routes

Apply for a brown tourist road sign 

Brown tourism signs can be used to help guide people to a tourist destination. If your establishment meets the criteria you can apply for signs to be installed.

Highways permits and licences 

Apply for licences to place items, or carry out work on roads in Leicestershire

The Resilient Network 

Roads in the county that are considered essential for economic activity and key services.

Loughborough Town Centre Works 

Resurfacing of the carriageway and the replacement of ironwork at Loughborough Town Centre.

Bypass maintenance projects at A47 Hinckley, A426 Blaby and A6 Market Harborough 

Part of approx. £5m of funding allocated from the Department for Transport to assist with Covid-19 recovery and help stimulate the economy and the highways supply chain.

Roadside drains 

Leicestershire County Council is responsible for keeping all roadside drains (also known as gullies), clean and fully operational and a programme of cyclical gully cleansing runs throughout the year.

North and East Melton Mowbray Distributor Road scheme 

Distributor road east and north of Melton (A606 Nottingham Road to the north joining A606 Burton Road).

Section 58 notices 

Advance notices under Section 58 of the Act for highways related work.

Rugby Road and Hinckley town centre improvement scheme 

A511 Growth Corridor Scheme 

Find out information about the A511 scheme, Coalville to Markfield.

Nailstone Colliery - B585 junction improvements 

The scheme will help to reduce congestion, provide improved transport links and manage the extra travel demand created by the new country park development.

A46 and Anstey Lane improvement scheme  

The scheme will provide improved transport links to manage the extra travel demand created by the Ashton Green and other proposed housing and industrial developments in the north western area of Leicester.

M1 junction 23 and A512 improvement scheme 

Updates for work taking place on the A512 and M1 Junction 23 scheme

Zouch Bridge Replacement Scheme 

Information on the Zouch Bridge Replacement Scheme

LED Street Lighting Programme 

The county's lights are all turning green

Transport policy, plans and studies 

Leicestershire’s transport policies and plans aim to deliver a more sustainable transport system that manages carbon emissions, improves public health and safety and supports the economy and housing growth. Take a look at our Leicester and Leicestershire Strategic Transport Priorities (LLSTP) 2020-2050 document.

Local transport plan 

The local transport plan shows how we will work to ensure that transport continues to play an important part in Leicestershire's success

Salt Bins 

Most salt bins are provided so that anyone can treat critical local junctions, slopes and footways during periods of prolonged snow and ice.

Highways works programme 

Our highways works programme shows where and when we plan to carry out work, such as surface dressing, on the roads.

Leicester and Leicestershire Integrated Transport Model (LLITM) 

The LLITM is a computer-based programme, which can predict what will happen if we make a change to the road or transport network.

Transport plans and policies 

Information on our Network Management plan, Transport Asset Management plan and Highways Maintenance policy and strategy