The government is putting £275 million towards improving the quality of local roads around England.

Twenty-eight councils are to have access to the money and will use it to fund one-off major infrastructure schemes, including upgrades to transport facilities.

For example, cash will go towards renewing bridges, improving drainage and carriageways, upgrading street lighting and new safety features.

Patrick McLoughlin, the transport secretary, said good quality local roads are "essential for people to get on with their daily business".

As a result, he is confident this latest announcement will provide "extra capacity where it is needed most".

"This government has put record funding in place for local roads as part of our long-term economic plan to improve journeys, create jobs and drive economic growth," Mr McLoughlin said.

The money is coming from a £6 billion fund that was announced by the government late last year. Funds were awarded to local authorities following a bidding process.

Mr McLoughlin believes this pot of money will put an end to "short-term fixes" when it comes to maintaining and improving the country's roads.

He added that this significant investment is "part of our long-term economic plan to ensure we have a transport network fit for the 21st century".