Looking after our roads

Our roads get a lot of use which means they require a lot of upkeep.  There are more than 50 miles of major roads and over 300 miles of smaller roads that make up Bexley’s network.

During autumn and winter colder temperatures cause problems. Water seeps into small cracks in the road, then freezes and expands, breaking the asphalt apart. Over time this leads to potholes which get worse the more vehicles drive over them.

Cabinet Member for Neighbourhoods, Cllr Richard Diment said,

We know that a good standard of roads is something that residents regularly tell us is a priority for them and that we have much more to do. We are committed to taking the steps needed to bring up the standards of our roads as more funding becomes available.’’

Our technicians inspect every road at least twice a year and also check again if we receive complaints.  Technicians are available 24/7 to handle emergencies and arrange to make our roads safe again immediately if needed.   A list is drawn up of the roads in the worst condition based on these inspections and on local knowledge and decisions are then made on the best way to fix them. The aim is to repair as many potholes and defects as possible within the available budget. Repairs range from resurfacing entire roads to fixing smaller patches.

So far in 2025, the Council has completed repairs on 13 major resurfacing projects, 66 large patches and more than 1,700 individual potholes.

To raise a road issue visit FixMyStreet