Chancellor Philip Hammond will free up a record £30billion to sort out Britain’s crumbling roads
The money, which will be invested over five years, will help to spruce up the motorways and fill in the pot holes caused by the harsh winters and scorching summers
PHILIP Hammond will stump up a record £30billion tomorrow to upgrade Britain’s crumbling roads.
The lump sum will be invested over five years to improve and maintain motorways and major routes.
It is a massive 40 per cent increase in highways spending and is the biggest ever cash injection for roads in history.
The splurge, to be announced in tomorrow’s Budget, will be backed by a further £420million for councils to fix potholes and £150million to improve road junctions.
Mr Hammond says repairs are vital after a harsh winter followed by a scorching summer took its toll on road surfaces.
Ministers argue that the investment will ease congestion and reduce journey times, helping to raise productivity while improving road safety.
In an article for The Sun on Sunday today, Mr Hammond writes: “The funding will help make journeys quicker and easier, while boosting productivity and improving access!”
He is expected to confirm a freeze on fuel duty for the ninth year in a row – keeping a lid on motoring costs for millions of drivers.
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