Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey

Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) Survey Report

Every year the Asphalt Industry Alliance (AIA) commissions an independent survey of local authority highway departments in England (including London) and Wales.

The Annual Local Authority Road Maintenance (ALARM) survey report provides detailed insight into the funding and conditions of the local road network, based on information provided directly by those responsible for its maintenance.

The survey relates predominantly to the carriageway – the road surface and structure – rather than the whole highway asset, which includes other structures such as bridges, street lights and road signs.  

The ALARM survey report for the 2025/26 year will be available to download here
from 00.01 on Tuesday 17 March 2026.

Members of the media can request embargoed press releases etc at: info@asphaltuk.org
or by phone on: 020 7222 0136.

Broadcast media are advised to contact our broadcast partner Shout! Communications at carl@shoutcommunications.co.uk or 07886 558953.

ALARM 2025 and previous year’s reports are available for reference below.