According to Rotherham Council, it has invested £39m into road surfacing since 2014/15 and is committed to spending another £16m until 2028.
A spokesperson says investment has led to a significant reduction in the number of potholes that require repair.
In 2014/15, 34,000 potholes were repaired, but in 2025/26, only 12,951 potholes needed to be repaired.
However, 199 roads have been identified to be resurfaced in total, alongside 140 footways.
These included locations along the A57, Moorgate Road, Doncaster Road at Hooton Roberts, and Aldwarke Lane at Parkgate.
Community safety and street scene assistant director Sam Barstow says the green rating is “fantastic” for Rotherham.
“The government have looked at a range of different factors, how much do local authorities invest in the road, how many potholes get reported and critically do they comply with best practice,” he says.
“Critically, it’s not just about patching and repairing potholes, it’s actually about investing in resurfacing activity and getting to address the root cause of the problems.”