Funding Awarded to Improve Local Roads and Unlock Housing

摘要

A total of £244 million has been awarded to 76 projects across England to improve local roads and public transport as well as supporting housing development. The cash is part of a £345.3 million package under the National Productivity Investment Fund and the Large Local Majors fund. Among the schemes to benefit are £101.3 million for two new major roads in Middlewich, Cheshire, and Worcester. Other projects include a new link for buses in Plymouth providing access to Derriford hospital and improvement on the A66 in Darlington to unlock the development of 2,600 houses and 4,300 jobs.'