UK government releases second tranche of funding

Congested roads across England are to be tackled with US$253 million of funding, UK transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced. This is the second tranche of funding from the US$291 million Local Pinch Point Fund, first announced in December 2012. A further 62 schemes have won department funding, bringing the total number of schemes financed by the fund to 72. Combined with local contributions, the total investment rises to more than US$460 million.
June 5, 2013 Read time: 2 mins
Congested roads across England are to be tackled with US$253 million of funding, UK transport secretary Patrick McLoughlin has announced.

This is the second tranche of funding from the US$291 million Local Pinch Point Fund, first announced in December 2012. A further 62 schemes have won department funding, bringing the total number of schemes financed by the fund to 72. Combined with local contributions, the total investment rises to more than US$460 million.

The successful schemes being just announced include improvements and upgrades to vital roads and bridges, new access routes and enhancements to address congestion at local traffic hotspots. Many of the schemes will help enhance provision for buses, as well as improving facilities for cycling and walking.

Patrick McLoughlin said: “This government is taking action on both jobs and growth. The schemes we have announced today are designed to target key bottlenecks around the country, making life easier for the thousands of motorists and businesses who use the local road network every day. I look forward to seeing works underway as soon as possible.”
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