And it features the proposed creation of a new major road network, which would see a share of the annual National Road Fund, funded by VED, given to local authorities to improve or replace the most important A roads under their management. (politics.co.uk)
If this understanding is not achieved, the Board would support the Province taking responsibility for the Major Road Network to ensure that necessary infrastructure projects are completed, coordinated and managed, for the greater good of the region (e.g., United Boulevard Extension). (boardoftrade.com)
David Quarmby (pictured) and Phil Carey, authors of the study «A Major Road Network for England» suggest there could be a # 1.5 Bn annual surplus in the new National Roads Fund to provide for local authority major roads. (politics.co.uk)