Almost 1,000 road signs have now been replaced across Wiltshire as part of a £22 million extra investment into improving Wiltshire's roads.
Wiltshire Council said of the 960 new road signs due to be installed, 80 per cent of these have now been completed with the remainder due to take place in the coming months.
This £22 million investment is on top of the £20.7 million the council already receives from the Government.
The new signs are made out of composite substrate, making them more environmentally friendly than the previous aluminium signs and less prone to theft due to their lack of scrap value.
According to the council, the update is taking place on warning signs, regular road signs and map-type directional signs across the county.
“This £22m investment is transforming Wiltshire’s highways and the results are clear to see," said Councillor Nick Holder, Cabinet Member for Highways.
"From fewer potholes and more resurfacing programs to improved flood prevention measures and these new road signs, we are investing heavily in our highways network throughout the county.
"These changes are about much more than just aesthetics – they’re about safety, functionality, and the wellbeing of our communities."
But with several potholes still causing issues across the county, some residents have questioned whether the multi-million-pound investment should really be spent on road signs.
The concern comes after local councillor Richard Budden said the state of the roads in South West Wiltshire were “appalling” at a cabinet meeting in September.
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