The Highways Agency's new Sustainable Development Plan details plans to operate the road network effectively.

The plan also concentrates on protecting the environment and supporting economic growth. Dean Kerwick-Chrisp, Head of Sustainability, Equality and Diversity at the Highways Agency, said:

"Operating and improving our strategic road network more effectively lies at the heart of greater sustainability. We recognise we have a key role to play in supporting economic recovery as these roads carry a third of all vehicle traffic and two thirds of all freight journeys in England and they are an integral part of our national way of life, providing links for communities and businesses and contributing to national wellbeing."

"It is important that we understand and limit the impacts that these roads can have on communities and the environment. Our Sustainable Development Plan sets out how we want to work together with our suppliers and others to ensure the impact of the roads we are responsible for is kept as low as possible while we deliver sustainable economic growth, improve quality of life for communities and protect our natural environment now and for future generations."

Further information
www.highways.gov.uk