03:20AM, Thursday 20 March 2014
Damaged roads across Berkshire are set to be repaired thanks to a £2m+ government bounty.
Following damage caused by the wettest winter on record, the Department for Transport has announced councils across England would share in a £183m fund to fix the country's roads.
Windsor and Maidenhead has been awarded £2,123,047 with repairs set to be started as soon as possible.
Slough has been awarded £87,613k,
Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said: "This extra money will help make a real difference to the millions of road users and residents across England who rely on local roads, giving them safer and smoother journeys."
Councils will also have the chance to bid for a share of an extra £200m fund to repair potholes following an announcement in Wednesday's budget.
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