Millions of pounds are to be spent on making dangerous roads safer.

The A2101 in central Hastings is among 17 high risk sites to share a near £40 million pot to fix England’s deadliest roads.

The A2101, which is St Helen's Road and becomes Queen's Road, will get new junctions, improved pedestrian crossings and cycle lanes and other safety improvements to make it better for drivers and other road users.

East Sussex County Council will receive £875,000 for the work.

Transport Secretary Mark Harper said: “Britain’s roads are some of the safest in the world but we are always looking at ways to help keep drivers and all road users safe.

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“As part of the government’s plan to improve roads across the country, we’re providing an extra £38 million so that local councils in England have the support they need to keep everyone safe, while reducing congestion and helping to grow the economy.”

It is thought that the funding could save dozens of lives on the road in the next 20 years.

The A2101 is the only road on the South Coast to receive the funding.