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<p>The management of motorways in the UK is a devolved matter. In England, to date,
Highways England has completed 23 major schemes in the current Road Investment Strategy.</p><p>
</p><p>Nearly four-fifths (78 per cent) of projects were completed either ahead of
schedule or on time. The remainder opened later than originally planned for a number
of reasons, including unexpected contaminated ground and archaeological finds, and
the addition of maintenance work to reduce the need for future roadworks.</p><p> </p><p>Of
the 23 completed schemes, nearly four-fifths (78 per cent) were within budget.</p>
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