Road investment to focus on maintenance instead of new highways

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The Department for Transport wrote that keeping the network in a ‘safe and serviceable condition’ will be a growing priority.

Future investment in England’s major roads will focus on maintenance rather than opening new highways, the Government has indicated

The Department for Transport wrote that keeping the network in a “safe and serviceable condition” will be a “growing” priority. The cross-party committee argued that money for the next Road Investment Strategy should be prioritised on renewal and maintenance rather than costly enhancements that have been prone to delays and overspending.

“The Government recognises that failure to invest in a well-maintained road network will result in lost time, lower productivity, and higher costs for road users and those that rely on the network.Conservative MP Iain Stewart, who chairs the committee, said: “We applaud the Government’s indication it will put more emphasis on renewal and maintenance of England’s ageing Strategic Road Network.

 

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