Pipeline of possible future schemes

To help us do this, we've allocated £347 million of our funding to the development of potential future projects over the next few years. 

This includes more than 30 schemes, identified by working closely with the Department for Transport (DfT), to be assessed as part of a pipeline of schemes that may be developed further.

These pipeline schemes were identified through our programme of strategic studies, route strategies, specific areas of research and work with stakeholders.

We’ve been developing options for all pipeline schemes by engaging with our stakeholders and carrying out more research. This information, alongside reviews of whether schemes are suitable for further development to ensure value for money, will help DfT decide which of these schemes may be selected for potential inclusion as part of RIS3 or future road investment strategies.

In March 2023 it was announced that these schemes, originally identified to be assessed for potential development in the third roads investment period (RIS3 and from 2025 to 2030), will continue to be developed in line with statutory processes but for consideration for potential inclusion during RIS4 (beyond 2030).

All of these schemes remain uncommitted, with no guarantee they'll be taken forward for further development work. 

Projects in their early stages

There are a number of pipeline projects where we've started work on identifying options.

A list of all the projects that are part of the RIS3 Pipeline can be found in our Delivery Plan (page 94).

If you have any questions on any of the RIS3 Pipeline projects, please email our contact centre or call 0300 123 5000.