{"id":85509,"date":"2017-10-19T09:56:15","date_gmt":"2017-10-19T09:56:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?guid=2414156f8f00d016347d6b40fa65226a"},"modified":"2017-10-19T09:56:15","modified_gmt":"2017-10-19T09:56:15","slug":"news-story-government-invests-350-million-improving-local-roads","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mostafa.openonline.co.uk\/?p=85509","title":{"rendered":"News story: Government invests \u00a3350 million improving local roads"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"govspeak\">\n<p>A \u00a3345.3 million funding package to improve local roads and public transport across the country has been announced today (19 October 2017) by Transport Secretary Chris Grayling.<\/p>\n<p>76 projects from across the country have been awarded funding totalling \u00a3244 million to bring key benefits to local road users &#8211; such as improving access to public transport sites, opening up more roads for cyclists, addressing key local traffic \u2018pinch points\u2019 and supporting the development of new housing. An additional \u00a3101.3 million will pay for 2 new major roads in Middlewich, Cheshire, and Worcester in the Midlands.<\/p>\n<div class=\"call-to-action\">\n<p><a rel=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/maps.dft.gov.uk\/large-local-road-schemes-2017\/index.html\">Map of all the successful schemes<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said:<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p>This government is taking the big decisions for Britain\u2019s future and investing a record \u00a323 billion on our roads to increase capacity and improve journeys.<\/p>\n<p>These schemes will provide much needed upgrades to essential local roads up and down the country, cutting congestion, improving safety and shortening journey times for drivers.<\/p>\n<p class=\"last-child\">They will also help boost regional economic growth by unlocking jobs and supporting vital new housing development.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<figure class=\"image embedded\">\n<div class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/image_data\/file\/68361\/LMRF_Website_Image_WM.png\" alt=\"West Midlands roads\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>The funding covers a huge range of projects, including:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>the delivery of contactless payment options across Nottingham\u2019s bus and tram network<\/li>\n<li>creating a new link for buses in Plymouth providing direct access to Derriford hospital<\/li>\n<li>improvements on the A66 in Darlington which will help unlock 2,600 houses and 4,300 jobs by improving travel connections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"image embedded\">\n<div class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/image_data\/file\/68362\/LMRF_Website_Image_YH.png\" alt=\"Yorkshire and Humber roads\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>A major road improvement scheme in Worcester with \u00a354.5 million government funding will complete a series of upgrades to the Worcester Southern Relief Road, including a new carriageway alongside the existing Carrington Bridge. This will provide much needed congestion relief for local Worcester residents and commuters, as well as boosting jobs and economic growth in areas like Great Malvern by transforming access to the M5 and accelerate the building of more than 5,000 homes.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image embedded\">\n<div class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/image_data\/file\/68363\/LMRF_Website_Image_SW.png\" alt=\"South West roads\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<p>Another \u00a346.8 million funding in Middlewich will pay for the Eastern Bypass scheme which will cut congestion for residents and open up more land for employment, potentially creating up to 2,000 extra jobs in the area.<\/p>\n<p>Funding for all these schemes is being provided from the National Productivity Investment Fund and the Large Local Majors fund. This is part of the government\u2019s record investment in road to help keep Britain moving and the economy growing.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image embedded\">\n<div class=\"img\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/image_data\/file\/68364\/LMRF_Website_Image_NE.png\" alt=\"North East roads\"><\/div>\n<\/figure>\n<section class=\"attachment embedded\" id=\"attachment_2346282\">\n<div class=\"attachment-thumb\">\n      <img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.publishing.service.gov.uk\/government\/assets\/pub-cover-spreadsheet-471052e0d03e940bbc62528a05ac204a884b553e4943e63c8bffa6b8baef8967.png\">\n  <\/div>\n<div class=\"attachment-details\">\n<h2 class=\"title\">National Productivity Investment Fund regional breakdown <\/h2>\n<p class=\"metadata\">\n        <span class=\"preview\"><br \/>\n          <strong><br \/>\n            <a href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/653071\/npif-regional.csv\/preview\">View online<\/a><br \/>\n          <\/strong><br \/>\n        <\/span><br \/>\n        <span class=\"download\"><br \/>\n          <a href=\"\/government\/uploads\/system\/uploads\/attachment_data\/file\/653071\/npif-regional.csv\"><br \/>\n            <strong>Download CSV<\/strong><br \/>\n            17.7KB<br \/>\n<\/a>        <\/span>\n    <\/p>\n<div data-module=\"toggle\" class=\"accessibility-warning\" id=\"attachment-2346282-accessibility-help\">\n<h2>This file may not be suitable for users of assistive technology.<br \/>\n          <a class=\"toggler\" href=\"#attachment-2346282-accessibility-request\" data-controls=\"attachment-2346282-accessibility-request\" data-expanded=\"false\">Request an accessible format.<\/a><br \/>\n        <\/h2>\n<p id=\"attachment-2346282-accessibility-request\" class=\"js-hidden\">\n          If you use assistive technology (such as a screen reader) and need a<br \/>\nversion of this document in a more accessible format, please email <a href=\"mailto:webmasterdft@dft.gsi.gov.uk?body=Details%20of%20document%20required%3A%0A%0A%20%20Title%3A%20National%20Productivity%20Investment%20Fund%20regional%20breakdown%20%0A%20%20Original%20format%3A%20csv%0A%0APlease%20tell%20us%3A%0A%0A%20%201.%20What%20makes%20this%20format%20unsuitable%20for%20you%3F%0A%20%202.%20What%20format%20you%20would%20prefer%3F%0A%20%20%20%20%20%20&amp;subject=Request%20for%20%27National%20Productivity%20Investment%20Fund%20regional%20breakdown%20%27%20in%20an%20alternative%20format\">webmasterdft@dft.gsi.gov.uk<\/a>.<br \/>\nPlease tell us what format you need. 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