"The government aims to fix the foundations of the road network with almost a third of the £27bn investment plan, specifically allocating £8.4bn for maintenance, including resurfacing a quarter of England's strategic road network."
"Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated, 'For too long this country has failed to tackle and fix our crumbling infrastructure, but this huge £27bn investment in our roads will secure the future of our road network for years to come.'"
"The Department for Transport confirmed that the 16 funded schemes were chosen based on best value for money and deliverability, aiming to deliver growth for left-behind communities."
The government has announced a £27bn investment plan for major roads and motorways in England, with £8.4bn allocated for maintenance. This includes resurfacing a quarter of the strategic road network. Despite this focus on maintenance, campaigners criticize the plan for funding 16 new road schemes, including the Lower Thames Crossing. The transport secretary emphasized the importance of addressing crumbling infrastructure and improving road conditions. The investment aims to benefit various regions and support growth in underdeveloped communities, alongside additional funding for local road maintenance.
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