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We're installing average speed cameras at four different locations in the North West region, on the A585, A590, A66 and A663. This is part of our ongoing commitment to reduce deaths and serious injuries on our roads

Network Rail is replacing the existing bridge that carries the West Coast Main Line over the M6, between junction 39 and 40 near Penrith in Cumbria.

Network Rail is replacing the existing bridge that takes trains over the M62, between junction 19 and 20 near Rochdale.

This section of the A1 suffers congestion, particularly during peak hours, which can result in unreliable journey times. Traffic is also expected to grow with new housing and employment developments planned for the area. Road improvements are needed to support this growth.

The A1 is one of the country's longest roads, connecting London and Edinburgh. The route currently consists of motorway and dual carriageways, with some sections of single carriageway between Morpeth and Ellingham.

We’re building a new offline bypass around the village of Little Singleton. The bypass will help to reduce congestion, improve safety, reduce the impact of traffic on the local community, and remove a major bottleneck on the main road to Fleetwood.

We're creating a new road between Switch Island and Princess Way to improve access to the Port of Liverpool and bypass the existing A5036.

The Government's Road Investment Strategy identified the East of England as an area in need of investment. 17 major road schemes were identified as requiring investment including six along the A47.

Spending review

National Highways Strategic Road Network England’s strategic road network (SRN) Motorway All purpose Scotland A1 Toll roads A19 A69 A1 Newcastle upon Tyne Carlisle A1 Sunderland M6 A19 A1(M) A66 Middlesbrough A595 A174 A66 A19 A590 A1(M) A64 A585 M6 York Leeds Irish Sea M55 M65 M1 M606 M621…