Highways (Financing) Bill returns to Parliament as Lower Thames Crossing moves forward
The Highways (Financing) Bill returned to Parliament for its second reading yesterday (15 October), as construction progresses on the Lower Thames Crossing, the first confirmed project expected to use the proposed funding model. The legislation is intended to establish a framework for bringing private investment into major road schemes, enabling projects to proceed without relying […]
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 […]