National Highways has announced a £200 million programme of road upgrades for the east of England.

The project will take place over the next 12 months with improvements planned for roads, bridges and pavements.

Well-known motorways and major A roads including the M11, A14, A1, A47 and A12 are all included in the planned package.

Pedestrians and cyclists will also benefit from the planned works, which include road resurfacing, bridge joint replacements, the creation of cycle lanes, improved signage and enhancements to the surrounding environment.

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In total, National Highways will invest more than £205m on more than 103 schemes across Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire.

Commenting on the plans, Roads Minister, Richard Holden said: "Over the next twelve months road users across the East of England will benefit from over £200million of investment to keep our roads repaired and maintained – vital for keeping the road users connected and the economy moving across the East."

Reflecting on their involvement, Martin Fellows, National Highways Regional Director, said: "It's vital that National Highways' motorways and major A-roads are kept in good condition to make sure they remain safe, reliable, and keep traffic in the east moving.

"This investment means that we can continue our work to deliver smoother road surfaces, safer bridges, improved signs, dedicated safe spaces for cyclists and enhancements to the surrounding environment throughout the region."