Road maintenance

Grass cutting 

We cut grass on highway verges, central reservations and islands in Leicestershire

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.

Zouch Bridge Replacement Scheme 

Information on the Zouch Bridge Replacement Scheme

Melton Mowbray distributor road scheme 

Transport studies 

We carry out studies to help inform our future approach to transport

LED Street Lighting Programme 

The county's lights are all turning green

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.

Additional highway maintenance funding 

In 2018/19, the Department for Transport (DfT) provided £7.165 million of additional funding for highway maintenance.

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.

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

Road schemes 

We are responsible for a number of road improvement schemes across the county

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