RIS3 – missed opportunity to drive growth
| Road Transport | RIS3 – missed opportunity to drive growth
15:00 Wed 27th Aug 2025 | Posted By UKHAULIER
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The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that £24.9bn will be al…
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Government cut to motorway and trunk road spending slammed by RHA
The Third Road Investment Strategy, published this week, will be used to improve England’s motorways and trunk roads between 2026-31.
Richard Smith RHA managing director said: “This is a real missed opportunity, and we will still continue to make the c…
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Government greenlights more than 50 road and rail upgrades
The UK government has announced over 50 road and rail upgrades[1], backed by £92bn in investment and aimed at supporting new homes, jobs and regional growth.
Five major road schemes in the north and Midlands are confirmed as funded, including the M54 …
More than 50 rail and road upgrades greenlit by UK DfT
The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that more than 50 road and rail upgrades across the UK have been confirmed.
Five major road schemes in the north and midlands are confirmed as funded including the M54 to M6 link road in Staffordshir…
Green Light for Over 50 Road and Rail Upgrades
Green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades supporting over 39,000 new homes and 42,000 jobs: Commuters and businesses to benefit from quicker journeys as more than 50 road and rail upgrades are agreed.
5 strategic road schemes and 5 key rail upgra…
Government backs over 50 road and rail projects
The government has approved over 50 road and rail infrastructure projects across England, promising faster journeys and improved connectivity for millions of commuters and businesses. Among the schemes given the go-ahead is the long-delayed A66 Northe…
10 big road and rail upgrades get funding green light
Top of the list over a wave of 50 projects is the long-delayed £1.3bn A66 Northern Trans-Pennine dualling, which will finally go ahead, and the Midlands Rail Hub which has got full funding.
A66 delivery partners Balfour Beatty, Kier and Aureos can now …
UK Government gives green light to 50 road and rail upgrades
More than 50 road and rail upgrades have been given the green light by the UK Government, including local upgrades alongside national infrastructure.
The upgrades include the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine route and Portishead to Bristol city centre rail l…
Long-running road and rail projects to go ahead after year-long pause
8 July 2025, 00:02
File photo dated 17/03/2020 of traffic on the M60 near Manchester. A slate of long-awaited transport projects has been given the green light again almost a year after ministers put many upgrades on hold. Picture: Jacob King/PA Wire
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