Just two major new roads schemes to start this year

National Highways has revealed it will start just two major highways enhancement schemes in the forthcoming financial year.
The road agency has set out a special interim spending plan for 25/26 after the government delayed the third Road Investment Strategy for a full spending review.
National Highways said RIS3 would now be more focussed on maintaining and renewing the existing road network than previous investment periods.
Total funding allocated to National Highways in the year ahead will be