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

Highways permits and licences 

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

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.

The Resilient Network 

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

LED Street Lighting Programme 

The county's lights are all turning green

Fosse Park road maintenance work July and August 2018 

Essential highway maintenance at Fosse Park from the Everards roundabout to the Asda roundabout, McDonald's roundabout and Junction 21 approach, from Monday 16 July for up to 6 weeks. All works will be overnight.

Zouch Bridge Replacement Scheme 

Information on the Zouch Bridge Replacement Scheme

Melton Mowbray distributor road scheme 

Ashby Flagstaff major road scheme 

Update on the Ashby Flagstaff road scheme

Lubbesthorpe improvement works early 2017 

Work will be taking place at the B4114 and Leicester Lane junction in Enderby from January

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.

Transport studies 

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

A511 Markfield carriageway maintenance 

In September and October 2018 carriageway maintenance is taking place at the A511 Shaw Lane, between the Flying Horse Roundabout (B591 and Stanton Lane) and the Stardust Roundabout (B585) on both sides of the dual carriageway.

Road gritting routes 

We're ready to grit county roads whenever freezing conditions or snow are forecast.

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.

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