Proposed Major Road Network will see investment rise for Britain's busiest roads

Staff writer
Heavy traffic congestion on the M1 into Newry, as hordes of shoppers surged across the border into Northern Ireland today as they used the Republic's national strike to stock up on Christmas shopping.
Heavy traffic congestion on the M1 into Newry, as hordes of shoppers surged across the border into Northern Ireland today as they used the Republic's national strike to stock up on Christmas shopping.

Key roads across the country could benefit from up to £100 million in extra funding, according to plans released by government. Up to 5,000 miles of A roads could be reclassified on a new "Major Road Network", which would see them considered for funding in order to cut congestion and boost economic growth.

The Major Road Network would compliment the existing Strategic Road Network, which encompasses motorways and major A roads across the country and is managed by Highways England rather than local authorities. The funding from the MRN would be available to schemes seeking between £20-£100 million.

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