Structures Fund now open
The Structures Fund is now open, supporting councils to fix bridges, flyovers and tunnels.
Aiming to make infrastructure more resilient to extreme weather and journeys safer and more efficient, the fund is now open for bids.
Consultants WSP have been appointed to provide free guidance and hands-on support to all applicants, from reviewing cost estimates to helping develop delivery plans. A series of webinars will also be held throughout April and May to help authorities navigate the process.
Funding decisions will be announced in Autumn 2026, with all successful schemes required to complete works by March 2030.
Transport Secretary, Heidi Alexander, said: "Crumbling bridges and worn-out flyovers have been patched up rather than properly fixed for far too long, leading to frustrating weight limits and lengthy diversions.
"Every closed bridge is a barrier to growth; a blocked route to work, a delayed delivery, a family unable to reach the services they depend on.
"Councils have known what needs fixing for years but simply haven’t had the resources to act. We’re changing that, making sure structures are repaired properly, so people can live in properly connected communities."
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