Theresa May has welcomed new investment in local infrastructure from the Government, which will see action taken to tackle congestion on local roads. The Government has today announced approval for a £4.2 million scheme to alleviate congestion on the A404 by converting the Bisham roundabout to signalised crossroads. The scheme will be completed by 2015 and will help to reduce the high levels of congestion occurring daily on all four arms of the roundabout.
The Secretary of State for Transport, Patrick McLoughlin, announced the scheme as part of plans to deliver 57 vital road improvements to boost the national economy, reduce congestion and improve safety. The £170 million investment is part of a programme to keep traffic moving on England’s motorways and major A roads. The economic benefit of these 57 schemes is estimated at around £3 billion.
Commenting, Theresa said: “This is very welcome news and will help to tackle congestion on the A404 at Bisham, which is a constant source of frustration to local residents. The Government is right to invest in infrastructure and to support our vital transport links.”
Patrick McLoughlin said: “Keeping traffic moving is vital to securing prosperity. By removing bottlenecks and improving access to local enterprise zones, key international trading ports and communities, these road schemes will help get people to and from work and power the economy. They also have the potential to help deliver more than 300,000 new jobs and 150,000 new homes.”
