£3 billion of investment for Britain’s roads

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has given details of where the government will be spending the £3 billion earmarked for Britain’s roads, following the Autumn Statement.

The investment will lead to quicker and safer journeys and help to build a stronger economy by linking people with jobs, businesses with customers, ensuring a country that works for everyone, not just the privileged few.

Road plans include £925 million to tackle congestion and provide upgrades on local roads; £175 million to improve the 50 most dangerous roads in the country; £220 million to Highways England to combat congestion; £27 million for the Cambridge to Oxford expressway; and 6 local major schemes to better journeys.

In addition, the Transport Secretary awarded £50 million to build the Lincoln Eastern Bypass; announced development of 6 further local major schemes; and allocated £70 million for 2017 to 2018 to fix potholes.

Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “The schemes are focused on relieving congestion and providing important upgrades to ensure our roads are fit for the future - removing the barriers to help make an economy that works for everyone.”