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.

All old signs will be recycled once they're no longer needed.

Some of the road signs that have been replaced across the countySome of the road signs that have been replaced across the county (Image: Wiltshire Council) “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.

Clearing up concerns, councillor Holder added: "Road signs may seem like a small part of the picture, but their importance cannot be overstated.

"Proper, clear signage ensures safer navigation, reduces confusion and enhances the overall experience for all road users."

The council has also allocated an extra £10m over the next two years to spend on filling potholes and a road resurfacing programme.

Earlier this year, Wiltshire Council announced that a further one million pounds would also be invested into emptying gullies around the county and enable teams to focus on problem areas that are most at risk.

"It’s these kinds of improvements that demonstrate our commitment to making Wiltshire a safer, more accessible, and attractive place to live, work, and visit," added Councillor Holder.