The UK Department for Transport (DfT) has launched The Structures Fund, a £1bn fund to transport infrastructure including bridges, tunnels and roads.
DfT estimated that approximately 3,000 bridges are currently unable to support the heaviest vehicles, restricting access for agricultural and freight transport in regions, and slowing down journeys.
The fund is designed to help fix, maintain and improve existing transport infrastructure, with a further £590m provided to to help finish the Lower Thames Crossing.
The new crossing will seek to cut congestion at Dartford, with the government looking to bring in private finance and expertise to support the project.
The UK chancellor of the exchequer, Rachel Reeves, said: “When it comes to investing in Britain’s renewal, we’re going all in by going up against the painful disruption of closed bridges, crossings and flyovers, and ensure they’re fit to serve working people for decades to come.
“Today’s investment also goes even further and faster to spread growth by providing critical funding to take forward the Lower Thames Crossing – not just boosting connectivity in the South East, but ensuring a smoother, less congested passage of vital goods from Europe to our regions.”
Achievements in road maintenance will be recognised and celebrated at the fourth annual CiTTi Awards on 25 November 2025 at De Vere Grand Connaught Rooms in London. Visit www.cittiawards.co.uk to learn more about this unmissable event for the UK’s transportation sector!
