The U.K Government has announced that their Road Investment Strategy 3 (RIS3) will be funding major development schemes over the next 5 years to improve and future-proof England’s roads.
In order to provide safer, smoother and more reliable journeys, the money will be invested into resurfacing roads, filling potholes, and replacing deteriorated sections of the motorway. This upgrade will improve the experience of millions of drivers, businesses and freight operators, improving connectivity and growth across the country.
The current plan is for National Highways (NH) to resurface over 9,000 kilometres worth of motorway and major A-road lanes, which is almost a quarter of the entire network. This includes the new Lower Thames Crossing in east London, which was built to reduce traffic and improve connections across the South East.
The green light has also been given to 16 further schemes across the major road network and local roads, with the government intending to support thousands of new homes and jobs across England and kickstart economic growth. These road schemes, which include developments such as junction and bypass improvements that local authorities cannot implement on their own, have been chosen to help restore people’s pride in their communities. Better road conditions and increased journey reliability will also help with supply chain movement, while supporting the freight networks that keep goods and prices steady for consumers.