Roads are at the heart of our communities, providing us with the means to travel by car, bus, bicycle, on foot and more.
They are critical to a modern functioning society, connecting people and places with services and opportunities. Each and every one of us uses some part of the highway when making a journey.
The role of the Major Roads Team is to promote sustainable investment in our highways, ensuring that existing roads are maintained, and that new roads are designed and delivered in ways that minimise their impact on our environment.
Through our clear vision and objectives, as set out in the Strategic Transport Plan and Investment Programme, we can deliver an improved road network that will support communities by providing access to public transport, housing, education, jobs and leisure facilities.
Read our STP
Transport for the North have submitted a bid for a £700 million investment in the region’s roads over the next five years as part of the National Roads Fund, in order to unlock economic growth, deliver new homes, increase active travel, and improve public transport.
These are economically important roads which urgently need improvements to ensure they are part of a sustainable and strategic transport network that can support the region’s growth.
National Roads Fund
Roads are a fundamental to our economy and way of life. Future investment in roads should support our ambitions for a fairer society, net zero carbon emissions and sustainable growth in opportunities for communities in the North.
Read our InsightOur major roads have a vital role in underpinning economic activity, opening up access to jobs, goods and services and in enabling growth in new employment and housing.
To function well the Major Road Network must be seen as a fundamental part of an integrated transport network where people and businesses can make well informed choices on the best forms of transport for their journey, and where for many journeys there are a range of good quality options in place of travel by private car.
Major Road Network
Electric vehicles are taking to our roads in ever increasing numbers and the demand for zero-emission cars will be further fuelled by the Government’s intention to end the sale of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2030. A key enabler to a greener road network will be the rapid rollout of charging points for the new vehicle fleet and ensuring accessibility across all communities in our region.
EV Charging InfrastructureWe are working with National Highways and the Department for Transport on three strategic road projects for the North, which are being carried out as part of the Roads Investment Strategy: The A66 Northern Trans Pennine, The Manchester North West Quadrant Study and the Southern Trans Pennine Connectivity Study.
Strategic Road Studies
Our work on the future investment strategy on our roads will also be critical when it comes to decarbonising the North. Emerging technologies such as connected and autonomous vehicles, electric and hydrogen powered vehicles, and a new era of digitally connected networks, will all support the path to net zero.
Our decarbonisation aims
This Major Roads Report sets out the scale of the challenge as we look to enhance their safety and reduce their environmental impact.
A summary of the Major Roads Report that outlines the critical role that the North’s strategic roads play in enabling our residents and businesses to go about their daily li
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