The UK Government has allocated millions of pounds for junction upgrades, roundabout improvements and enhanced traffic signalling in order to decrease road traffic congestion in the country.

The government will spend £110m on construction works that will reduce traffic congestion and travel times, as well as improve safety for motorists.

Upgrades will be carried out across two larger projects, which will be used to build a continuous dual carriageway on the A69 between Hexham and Newcastle.

A further £14m will be used to construct a new junction on the M11 to provide another route into Harlow, cutting journey times as well as unlocking housing developments.

“This continued investment in our motorways and major roads is bringing real benefits to communities up and down the country."

These works will be completed by 2020.

UK Transport Secretary Chris Grayling said: “We are making the most extensive improvements to roads in the last 40 years, investing a record £23bn to keep our country moving and make journeys faster, better and more reliable for everyone.

“We are also spending a further £1.3bn over the course of this parliament to relieve congestion and provide important upgrades to ensure our roads are fit for the future.

“These schemes announced today will provide quick relief to millions of drivers and save them from getting stuck in traffic.”

The Department for Transport noted that £90m has been allocated for the North, £23m for the Midlands, £53m for the South East, £32m for the South West, and £16m for the East.

The government will provide a further £110m on road improvements in the future, with details revealed at a later date.

Highways England operations director Nick Harris said: “This continued investment in our motorways and major roads is bringing real benefits to communities up and down the country, and we will continue working with our partners to improve journeys for everyone who uses our roads.