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<p> </p><p>This Government is investing £24 billion on strategic roads in England
across this Parliament and the next six years. This includes £317 million, before
April 2015, on Highways Agency pinch point schemes tackling congestion and supporting
economic growth. We are also providing, before April 2015, £265 million from the Local
Pinch Point Fund for 112 projects across England aimed at relieving congestion and
supporting economic growth.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>In England, subject to approval,
‘Permit Schemes' are available to local authorities in England so that anyone wanting
to dig up the road must first apply for a permit to work. This provision gives authorities
the power to better challenge how long those works take, to impose conditions, and
to co-ordinate works. They can also charge ‘over-run' charges to utility companies.
The Department is also currently trialling Lane Rental in two highway authority areas,
which enables them to charge for works taking place on the busiest roads at the busiest
times.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Outside of England, measures to reduce the incidence
of traffic jams are a matter for the respective devolved administration.</p><p> </p>
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