Moray Council prioritises long-term road management strategy
Moray Council has reaffirmed its commitment to evidence-based road management by noting the latest Road Condition Indicator (RCI) results and continuing to develop its Roads Asset Management Planning (RAMP) approach.
While Moray remains in a strong position, ranked 5th nationally for road condition, the council acknowledges a recent increase in the RCI figure, signalling the need for sustained investment and strategic planning.
The Roads Asset Management report, presented to the Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee today (Tuesday 29 April), highlighted:
- A 1.7% increase in Moray’s overall RCI, indicating a slight deterioration in the network condition since last year’s figures.
- Continued application of RAMP principles to guide decisions and prioritise maintenance investment.
- Valued at over £1.68 billion, the road network is Moray Council’s largest physical asset, with more than 1,500 km of roads under local authority responsibility.
- The importance of long-term planning over short-term fixes, due to unclassified roads -which form almost 50% of the network - deteriorating faster.
Chair of Moray Council’s Economic Development and Infrastructure Services Committee, Cllr Marc Macrae, said: “While we’ve moved from third to fifth place nationally, Moray still ranks highly for road condition. That said, we can’t be complacent. With over 1,500 km of roads to manage, rising costs, and the impact of regular severe weather, it’s more important than ever that we focus on long-term planning. Using strong asset management helps us make informed decisions and invest where it matters most to keep our roads safe and reliable.”