NAO calls for road programme cuts as costs soar

The public spending watchdog has called for an urgent review of the current roads programme amid rising costs and project delays.
The Department for Transport and National Highways needs to make difficult decisions in prioritising road enhancements projects, the National Audit Office said today.
The NAO report warns urgent action is needed to avoid damaging unmanaged knock-on effects.
“The extent of inflationary cost pressure is beyond the levels that can be absorbed by National Highways a