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UK systems weren't designed by any one agency or person. Several of our main roads were originally put in place by the Romans, others have been added by civilians out of necessity, tradesmen, the aristocracy, etc. Currently, the Government oversees and tries to improve the major transport networks, with towns and counties having the main oversight over the 'lesser' routes.

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