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UK's Road Expansion Stalls Amid Soaring Vehicle Miles

5/4/2025

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In the last decade, the UK has seen a mere 65 miles of new motorway added, a stark contrast to its 40 million drivers and a staggering 330.8 billion vehicle miles traveled in 2023. This sluggish expansion highlights a troubling gap in infrastructure development compared to other European nations, leaving many to question the future of UK roadways.

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In the last decade, the UK has seen a mere 65 miles of new motorway added, a stark contrast to its 40 million drivers and a staggering 330.8 billion vehicle miles traveled in 2023. This sluggish expansion highlights a troubling gap in infrastructure development compared to other European nations, leaving many to question the future of UK roadways.