Pro Installer August 2015 - Issue 29 | Page 51

51 PRO INSTALLER AUGUST 2015 PRO MOTORING @proinstaller1 Roads scheme to create construction jobs and boost economy More than £1.3 billion is to be ploughed into improving some of the country’s most important motorways, ministers have announced. Highways England has launched talks with key suppliers and stakeholders to decide how the money can best be used to repair major roads across Yorkshire and the Humber between now and 2020. It is hoped the funding, part of the £15 billion Road Investment Strategy, will help to boost the region’s economy and create jobs in areas like construction. Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin said the initiative would enhance road travel and also further government efforts to turn the north of England into an economic powerhouse. “Roads are key to our nation’s prosperity. That’s why, as part of our long-term economy plan, we are making the biggest investment in roads in a generation,” he said. “The £1.3 billion investment in Yorkshire and the Humber over the next five years will significantly improve journeys and help create jobs. “Through schemes like these we are building the Northern Powerhouse and creating opportunities for hardworking people across the nation.” As part of the project, major improvements will be carried out on the A1, M62, M1, A63, A180 and A628. Junctions will be upgraded and extra lanes added, while smart motorways will be installed and measures to reduce congestion implemented. The work will take place alongside other schemes already under construction in Yorkshire ‘Drivers in Yorkshire and the Humber will see significant investment in major A roads and motorways across the region’ and Humber as part of the Road Investment Strategy, which was announced last year to increase road capacity. OUR PURPOSE BUILT FITTERS VAN COVERS ALL YOUR REQUIREMENTS External frail with 3 spring loaded poles, powder coated to your colour choice Aluminum Sign Panel Full width roof rack with rear roller and checker plated walkway Think Vans offer great deals on New, Pre Reg & Used Commercial Vehicles as well as New & Used Cars. If required, all finance options are available. Rear Door Ladder 1 Full Length & 1 Half-length Internal frails with securing poles Satellite Navigation Electric Windows and Mirrors Remote Central Locking Cruise Control Full Steel Bulkhead Air Conditioning Rear Parking Sensors Touch Screen DAB Digital Radio and MP3 CITROEN RELAY L3H2 130PS ENTERPRISE £16995 +VAT+RFL USB Parametric Alarm OTHER MAKES AND MODELS ALSO AVAILABLE! Side Load Door Tool Cupboard Heavy Duty Seat Cover Source: www.citb.co.uk Bluetooth Hands-free Full Plywood Lining Shelving to Rear Seat Cover @ThinkVans VAN SPECIFICATION: YOUR ESSENTIAL GLAZING VAN! These include turning the stretch of the M1 between junctions 39 and 42 into a smart motorway, which will help to ease congestion and support economic development. Jeremy Bloom, Highways England’s director of major projects in the North, said: “Drivers in Yorkshire and the Humber will see significant investment in major A roads and motorways across the region. These schemes will bring significant benefits to the users of the road network.” G ORDERS NOW TAKIN FOR 65 REG! TEL: 0845 4630015 Cost to Purchase £16995+VAT+RFL £280 Deposit of VAT and Road Fund £3,649 48 Monthly Payments of £409.95 Hire Purchase figures are based on VAT & RFL as deposit and finance rate of 3.99% fl at VAT @20% ThinkVans.com Limited is Authorized and Regulated by the FCA - License Number 615944 WWW.THINKVANS.COM [email protected] ThinkVans.com, Ty Verlon Industrial Estate, Cardiff Road, Barry, CF63 2BE