Comment:Roads construction set to grow but will local roads benefit?

Dr Noble Francis

22 October 2014

The importance of roads construction has been clear for a long time. In his 2006 transport study, Sir Rod Eddington estimated that a 5% reduction in journey times for all business travel on the road network could generate around £2.5bn of cost savings. And while motorways and major ‘A’ roads garner most of the headlines, 97% of the network is actually under the control of local authorities.

Register now for full access

Register just once to get unrestricted, real-time coverage of the issues and challenges facing UK transport and highways engineers.

Full website content includes the latest news, exclusive commentary from leading industry figures and detailed topical analysis of the highways, transportation, environment and place-shaping sectors. Use the link below to register your details for full, free access.

Already a registered? Login