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- The UK government will invest £27 billion in road improvements over five years.
- The plan is part of the Road Investment Strategy (RIS3) and targets aging infrastructure, potholes, and projects like A66 dualling.
- Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said the funding will secure a reliable road network that benefits drivers and businesses.
- The investment will create thousands of jobs and include commitments to local road repairs and National Highways performance targets.
