'Connecting the Country' details how Highways England will invest £27.4 billion in their network from 2020 - 2025. This will be balanced across enhancement schemes and operating, maintaining and renewing roads. The programme aims to keep the country moving, connecting businesses, families and friends.

Highways England have also set out how the Company will take forward the ambitious plans set out in the Government’s RIS2 strategy to improve England’s road network. The Delivery Plan will confirm the delivery schedule for road upgrades and schemes the Government will be funding over the next five years.

Sue Percy CBE, Chief Executive, CIHT said:

“CIHT welcome the confirmation of HE plans for the next 5 years which will give some certainty for planning and delivering a fundamental part of England’s transport network."

"We will continue to work with Highways England and our partners to ensure that this delivery plan is followed through providing the stimulous that the UK needs."

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