Major Road Network and Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) programme schemes 2026: October 2026 update
Updated 23 October 2026
Applies to England
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MRN/LLM programme – schemes withdrawn and removed from the programme 2026
Following a review of 41 Major Road Network and Large Local Majors (MRN/LLM) programme schemes, it was confirmed in March 2026 that 16 MRN/LLM schemes will progress, subject to relevant business case approvals.
The review considered a number of factors including:
- whether the schemes were affordable to local authorities and central government
- how soon they could be delivered
- their overall value for money
- how well they align with the government’s priorities, including economic growth and housing development
Over the course of the review 10 schemes were withdrawn from the programme on the grounds that the promoting local authority can no longer afford its funding contribution. Those schemes are:
- Shrewsbury North Western Relief Road
- Warrington Western Link Road
- Rocket Junction Liverpool - M62 J4 / A58
- Sheffield Innovation Corridor Road
- A13/ A126 East Facing Slip Roads
- A1237 YORR dualling Phase 2 - Wetherby Rd to A19
- Aylesbury Eastern Link
- Shipley Eastern Congestion Relief Road
- West Quay Road Realignment, Southampton
- A17 Pullover Junction
Following the finalisation of the MRN/LLM programme review the 15 remaining schemes were confirmed as being removed from the MRN/LLM programme. Those schemes are:
- A350 Melksham Bypass
- A500 Corridor Scheme
- A454 between Wolverhampton and East Park Gateway
- A509 Isham Bypass
- Blyth Relief Road
- Chesterfield – Staveley Regeneration Route
- Ely to Cambridge A10 Improvement (Dualling & Junction Improvements)
- Kendal Northern Access Route
- A31 Farnham Corridor
- A4174 MOD Roundabout Improvements
- A1079 Improvement Scheme, Wilberfoss
- A1139 University Access
- A127 Corridor for Growth - Route Improvements
- City Centre Road, Portsmouth
- M5 Junction 9 (A46 Ashchurch)