Frome drivers : National Highways wants your viewson future road investment
By Susie Watkins
1st Sep 2021 | Local News
What are theissueswith the roads you use?
How could they beimproved? National Highways has launched an online feedback tool for road usersandthosewho use England's motorways and major A roads to give their views on where investment is needed the most.
The strategic road network,managed by National Highways (formerly Highways England),stretches over 4,300 miles.
As part of this, 620 miles of motorway and strategic A roadsare at the heart of the South West's economic potential and by maintaining and developing these routes we aim to help the region cope with the 21.4 million extra visitors that flock to the area each year. We also support industry, helping small and large-scale businesses reach key markets.
So,make sure youhave your sayin where you want to seefutureinvestmentgoing.
Theonline tool which you can find HERE :
the Route Strategy sitehas been developed as part of our engagement process for Route Strategies,which is one activity used to inform the government's decisions on future road investment. As well as capturing public feedback,wewill be consultinglocal government and transport authorities, as well as other interested parties.
Elliot Shaw, Executive Director, Strategy and Planning, said:
"At NationalHighwayswe are constantly challenging ourselves to seek out ways to improve the experience of those who use our roads and the communities who live nearby. "The new easy to use online tool provideseveryonefromcommuters, professional road users,nearby residentsandcommunity groupstocomment. "I urge you to provide feedback on what is important to you – a specific location on England's motorways or major A roads, a longer route or general feedback about our road network. This is your opportunity to help inform the long-term vision for the future of our roads." The online toolisopen for feedbackuntil 30 November 2021.
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