National highways is obligated to deliver the Government's Road investment for the 2026/27- 2031/32 Road Period. A key element of this is 'Keeping the network in good condition'. Maintaining our network is essential to keeping it functioning. Road maintenance affects all aspects of performance - the time that roads must be affected by repairs; the likelihood of accidents; even emissions from vehicles on the network. Effective asset stewardship, in terms of monitoring and management, is vital to