Highways (Financing) Bill could allow private companies to charge tolls on certain roads in England

Legislation introduced by the Government would establish a framework for private investment in major road projects, including the potential introduction of tolls subject to regulatory oversight. The Government has introduced the Highways (Financing) Bill, which would allow private companies to obtain licences to charge tolls in connection with works on trunk roads in England. The […]
Lower Thames Crossing: Highways Bill introduced to Parliament

Secretary of State for Transport Rt Hon Heidi Alexander MP yesterday introduced the Highways (Financing) Bill to Parliament. The Bill makes provision for licences authorising the charging of tolls in return for securing works on trunk roads in England; about the functions of holders of licences; about enforcement; for a special administration regime for holders […]