This bill creates a new way to pay for major road projects like the Lower Thames Crossing by letting private companies build and run toll roads under government supervision.
A Bill to Make provision for licences authorising the charging of tolls in return for securing works on trunk roads in England; about the functions of holders of licences; about enforcement; for a special administration regime for holders of licences; about the collection and enforcement of tolls charged under other Acts; and for connected purposes.
Status: In Progress
Current House: Commons
Stage: 2nd reading
Sponsored by: Heidi Alexander
Introduced: 2026-09-10