Up to £500,000 will be spent on improving traffic signals in Warwickshire thanks to a multimillion-pound government scheme.

As well improving traffic signals the money will also be used to explore how new technology – such as drones and 3D printing – could be used to find and fix potholes across the county.

Warwickshire County Council is one of a number of local authorities which will share £15million from the Department for Transport following an announcement by Transport Secretary Grant Shapps today.

Funding is hoped to help cut congestion, boost safety and reduce journey times and emissions.

The £15m announced today builds on the £1.125bn that has already been made available to local authorities for local road maintenance.

Councils will be expected to not only use the extra funding to repair and improve existing traffic signals but also consider how to future-proof their local road networks and prepare for technological innovations.

Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said: "Whether you're a motorist, cyclist or pedestrian, every road-user across our country deserves the best possible journey. That's why, despite already having some of the best and safest roads in the world, this government is providing millions of pounds to improve them further still.

"This vital funding and work will cut journey times for millions of people, reduce emissions and keep the UK at the forefront of technological developments in roads maintenance, as we continue to invest in local economies and build back both better and greener from the pandemic."