A NATIONWIDE study has named Warrington as one of the United Kingdom’s ‘roadworks capitals’.

The study, conducted by personal injury expert Claims.co.uk, analysed data sourced from Gov.uk, National Highways and the Office for National Statistics on current and planned roadworks.

By comparing the roadworks data to the total mileage of A-roads and motorways within each local authority area, the analysis determines the rate of roadworks per 100 miles of road, with areas ranked based on the highest to lowest rate.

Newcastle upon Tyne came in first place, with 162.84 roadworks per 100 miles of road, based on 94 ongoing and planned roadworks scattered over 57.73 miles of road in the area.

Rotherham in south Yorkshire was ranked comes second with 139.34 roadworks per 100 miles, followed by Warrington in third place.

The town has 133.85 roadworks per 100 miles, with a total of 126 current and planned roadworks spread across 94.14 miles of A-road and motorway.

It was followed by Tameside, Sefton, Kingston upon Hull, Gateshead, Leeds, Knowsley and Blackburn with Darwen.

On the other side of the list, Monmouthshire in south east Wales is the local authority area with the least roadwork per 100 miles, with only 1.81 roadworks.

Hounslow and Southampton are the second and third areas with the least roadworks, with 1.96 and 2.68 roadworks per 100 miles, respectively.

A spokesperson for Claims.co.uk said: “The data provides a clear picture of roadworks density in some of the busiest regions in the UK.

“By looking at the number of current and future roadworks in relation to the total miles of A-road and motorway, the study offers valuable insight into areas with significant infrastructure investment.

Local authorities like Warrington show a higher concentration of roadworks, which may be essential for long-term road safety, traffic management and economic growth.

“This kind of data is crucial for assessing the impact of roadworks on both daily commuters and regional businesses.”