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Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?

This question considers whether maintaining and repairing current infrastructure should take precedence over constructing new roads and bridges. Proponents argue that it ensures safety, extends the life of existing infrastructure, and is more cost-effective. Opponents argue that new infrastructure is needed to support growth and improve transportation networks.

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Response rates from 10.5k UK voters.

84%
Yes
16%
No

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 @B7MNWKB  from Maine  answered…9mos9MO

Maintenance and repair should be implemented regardless of building new or pre-existing infrastucture.

 @9P2LXDGanswered…2yrs2Y

Yes, prioritise the maintenance and repair of existing road and bridges. However, replace where necessary

 @BDXYLZ3answered…2wks2W

They should improve the roads instead of breaking into greenfield sites and ruining the structure of the country

 @BD9J7BQanswered…2mos2MO

Yes if it cheaper than building it all again

 @BD5S3BCanswered…2mos2MO

This shouldn’t be either or - both are required (part of the reason our roads are so poor is that they’re over used and often a sticking plaster for under investment in new infrastructure)

 @BBTTKH8answered…4mos4MO

Yes, current date of road and bridges harms not only public transport but is also a complete misuse of Tax payers money that should be used to repair transport routes

 @BBQWP27answered…4mos4MO

Take accountability for it. Restructure as required utilise the money already bleeding into it. Fix it

 @BBJ66GP answered…4mos4MO

Yes and require minimum operational standards - our roads are made like crsp compared to other countries (Wales).

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iSideWith. (2026). “Should the government prioritize the maintenance and repair of existing roads and bridges over building new infrastructure?” — Public Opinion Poll Results. Retrieved June 25, 2026, from https://uk.isidewith.com/polls/5139215993

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