Transport planning chiefs and logistics bosses across the country may back a new call for ministers not to cut spending on national infrastructure projects.
The British Chambers of Commerce (BCC) has warned the government that reducing investment in roads, railways and other critical developments could hamper the economic recovery.
According to the Telegraph, the group said that current proposals could see capital expenditure fall from a planned £63 billion in 2009/10 to £56.9 billion in 2010/11 as ministers seek to reduce the national debt.
However, with the UK's infrastructure already "straining under the pressure" of heavy demand, and congestion costing British firms some £23 billion each year, it urged the government to look to other areas when cutting costs.
In a letter to the chancellor, business secretary, transport secretary and energy secretary, BCC director-general David Frost said: "A government focused on the UK's future economic success must do everything it can to protect investment in critical infrastructure over the next spending review period and beyond."
The call comes after the Freight Transport Association issued a similar warning to the government last month, claiming infrastructure spending is vital to the country's future prosperity.
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