House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Government investment in roads: Third Road Investment Strategy
26 March 2026 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Heidi Alexander Lab Lewisham East
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The Government announces the publication of the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3).
- The strategy includes a 27 billion investment over five years to improve and maintain the Strategic Road Network.
- Funding will support economic growth, enhance road safety, reduce congestion, and improve environmental standards.
Issue summary
The statement announces the publication of the third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) which includes £27 billion in investment over five years to improve and maintain the Strategic Road Network.
Action requested
The Government will invest £27 billion over five years to support economic growth, enhance road safety, reduce congestion, and improve environmental standards. It also commits funding for specific schemes and explores new powers for National Highways regarding litter enforcement.
Key facts
- The third Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) is backed by over £27 billion of investment.
- RIS3 includes an unprecedented £8.4 billion of investment in renewals to strengthen the performance and long-term resilience of the network.
- It also includes £3.8 billion of targeted enhancements to tackle pinch points and unlock economic growth opportunities.
- In the North, over £4.4 billion is committed for key enhancement and renewal schemes supporting the Northern Growth Strategy.
- The Midlands receives investment for upgrades on the A46 at Newark.
- The Lower Thames Crossing will be the most significant road-building scheme in a generation, easing congestion at the Dartford Crossing.
- RIS3 includes a £1 billion funding commitment for 16 schemes across the country under the Major Road Network and Large Local Majors programme.