Cars of the future could be programmed to spot potholes on motorways and automatically transmit the information to Highways England to schedule repairs.

In a vision of the future outlined today the government company responsible for the road networks Highways England, said an intelligent network coupled with connected vehicles would improve how efficiently roads are maintained and at the same time improve safety.

In another development drones could also be used to fly overhead and report back on incidents, improving response times.

In its Strategic Road Network Initial Report, published today, the company says technology will play an increasingly major role in keeping people moving, and the country connected.

The Initial Report outlines eight aspirations for the next road period including building the smart motorway spine of the network, rolling out expressways an renewing a focus on small schemes.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said:

“This government is making people’s journeys better, faster and safer to give people better access to jobs, schools and their community.We are planning to spend more than ever before to upgrade England’s motorways and major A roads from 2020 through to 2025.”

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