The Highways Agency will carry out a major improvement programme around major trunk roads over the next six years to keep cyclists safe

At least 200 of the most dangerous stretches of road in England will be “cycle-proofed” under plans to cut the number of deaths and serious accidents, according to the Transport Secretary.

The Highways Agency will carry out a major improvement programme around major trunk roads over the next six years to keep cyclists safe, Patrick McLoughlin said.

It will lead to an increase in the number of segregated cycle lanes alongside busy roads, new junctions and safer crossing points for bikes, it was claimed.

The work will be carried out with £100 million of funding unveiled as part of the recent £15.2 billion Roads Improvement Strategy. Another £114m is being devolved to eight cities to make a series of further cycling improvements to local