Roadworks bill set to go up by £3.3bn
WORK enhancing A-roads and motorways in England will cost an estimated £3.3billion extra, a report has found.
The National Audit Office said that 39 projects would not be delivered within budget.
The public spending watchdog also noted that 33 projects are behind schedule with an average delay of 12 months.
The report warned: “This will leave road users with an underperforming road network for longer.”
Delays have been made worse by the pandemic as well as planning permission difficulties.
Head of the NAO Gareth Davies said: “Nevertheless, more could have been done to manage risks.”