More than 38,000 square metres of road resurfacing has been completed across Thurrock.

The works, which began in July, were carried out in most towns in the area including Grays, Tilbury, Est Tilbury, Stifford Clays, Corringham, Chadwell St Mary, Orsett, Bulphan, Horndon on the Hill and Linford.

Councillor Brian Little, responsible for highways and transport, said: “With phase two of the programme complete, residents right across the borough will see the improvements to their local roads.

“As well as filling potholes and repairing roads through clean it, cut it, fill it, it’s important we take preventative action to try and stop defects from occurring.

“Phase three will be beginning soon as we continue to deliver the quality roads our residents and businesses deserve.”

Councillor Shane Hebb, responsible for finance, added: “It is right that we are investing in our road network – for now and for the future and something we proudly have decided to embark on.

“Clean it, cut it, fill it is providing residents with much needed improvements in our strategic and residential road network.”

The resurfacing was funded mainly through the council’s capital programme as well as the National Productivity Investment Fund,