As the number of vehicles on UK roads grows, the quality of the country’s road network needs to increase, reducing congestion and disruptions to journeys for road users.
The first ever Roads Investment Strategy (RIS) in the UK aims to tackle these problems, outlining £15bn (US$23) in investment for 1,300 new lane miles on motorways and trunk roads. The government aims to create a national road network fit for the 21st century, which gives road users the best possible quality of service and supports broader economic, environmental and safety goals.
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