Government Invests £90 Million in Four Essential Road Schemes Across England
Press Release
7 February 2025
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Responsible organisation:
Department for Transport
Summary
The UK government has approved £90 million in funding to enhance four major road projects in Wiltshire, Leeds, Essex, and Buckinghamshire. These initiatives aim to reduce journey times for drivers, bolster local economies, and improve connections between the east and west of England. The projects include upgrades to the A350 Chippenham Bypass, A647 Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass, South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR), and the A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange. This investment is part of the government's Plan for Change to renew infrastructure and raise living standards across the UK.
Key Outcomes
A350 Chippenham Bypass, Wiltshire: Dualling two sections and improving a roundabout to reduce journey times by up to 25%.
A647 Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass, Leeds: Enhancements to speed up travel times and improve safety.
South East Aylesbury Link Road Buckinghamshire: Construction of a new link road to ease congestion and improve local connectivity.
A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange, Essex: Upgrades to improve traffic flow and reduce delays at a critical junction.
Keywords:
road infrastructure
government investment
transportation
Plan for Change
Department for Transport
Summary
The UK government has approved £90 million in funding to enhance four major road projects in Wiltshire, Leeds, Essex, and Buckinghamshire. These initiatives aim to reduce journey times for drivers, bolster local economies, and improve connections between the east and west of England. The projects include upgrades to the A350 Chippenham Bypass, A647 Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass, South East Aylesbury Link Road (SEALR), and the A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange. This investment is part of the government's Plan for Change to renew infrastructure and raise living standards across the UK.
Key Outcomes
A350 Chippenham Bypass, Wiltshire: Dualling two sections and improving a roundabout to reduce journey times by up to 25%.
A647 Dawsons Corner and Stanningley Bypass, Leeds: Enhancements to speed up travel times and improve safety.
South East Aylesbury Link Road Buckinghamshire: Construction of a new link road to ease congestion and improve local connectivity.
A127/A130 Fairglen Interchange, Essex: Upgrades to improve traffic flow and reduce delays at a critical junction.
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