Worst UK locations for roadworks revealed – how badly is your area affected?
A new league table has revealed the ten worst locations in the UK for drivers to be caught up in roadworks.
Motorists in Essex have been warned they are most likely to be affected by roadworks, according to the league table put together by motoring experts at LeaseCar.uk.
Local authorities in Essex revealed that a staggering 77,423 roadworks were carried out in 2021 and 2022, making it the worst location for roadworks in the UK by almost 25,000.
Number of road and street works in UK local authorities from April 2021- March 2022
1. Essex County Council 77,423
2. Staffordshire County Council 52,871
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3. Cardiff Council 43,252
4. West Northamptonshire Council 34,557
5. East Riding of Yorkshire Council 32,420
6. Worcestershire County Council 31,105
7. Bradford City Council 27,301
8. Ealing Borough Council 25,593
9. Hampshire County Council 25,581
10. Leeds City Council 24,851
“Motorists should factor in extra time to their journeys if they are travelling through locations that are known to have a lot of roadworks, especially in places like Essex, Staffordshire, and Cardiff.
“If possible, we recommend drivers try to plan ahead and avoid them, which is easy to do with a sat nav with traffic alerts.
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“If this isn’t possible, make sure to be extra cautious when travelling through them as slow-moving vehicles, traffic and speed cameras are common.”
“Try to remember that as much as they can be a nuisance, roadworks are ultimately carried out to improve our lives.