Today has seen the details of the Infrastructure Bill released.  The bill includes measures to turn the Highways Agency into a government-owned company. It would also provide for stable, long term funding for national strategic road infrastructure projects, to create and repair the motorways and major A routes that support the economy. 
 
Andrew Hugill, Director of Policy and Technical Affairs said: 

‘We welcome today’s publication of the Infrastructure Bill which should deliver greater funding certainty to the strategic road network.  There are still challenges for how the local road network is funded however, as indicated in today’s National Audit Office report”.
 
See here for CIHT comment and further details of the National Audit Office report – ‘Maintaining strategic infrastructure: roads’
 
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Notes for editors

Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation

CIHT is a membership organisation representing over 12,500 people who work in the highways and transportation sector.

CIHT members plan, design, build, operate and maintain best-in-class transport systems and infrastructure, whilst respecting the imperatives of improving safety, ensuring economic competitiveness and minimising environmental impact.

CIHT supports its member's professional endeavours by:

• offering training, information, professional development and support
• promoting the value added to society by the profession
• being the focused voice to Governments and other decision makers on transportation expertise and knowledge.
 

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Daniel Isichei, Director of Communications e: daniel.isichei@ciht.org.uk  t: +44(0)20 7336 1567 m: 07912 122573 www.ciht.org.uk