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Minister 'not giving up' on A5 as judge rules against scheme
The future of the A5 road scheme has been placed in doubt after a judge ruled in favour of a group who oppose the new dual carriageway....
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
A34: Almost 10-mile stretch to close for two weekends
A long stretch of the A34 is scheduled to close for the next two weekends while National Highways resurfaces sections of the road. The...
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Jun 23, 20251 min read
New London Underground trains’ entry to service delayed
Transport for London (TfL) has revealed that London Underground’s new Piccadilly line trains will not start operating until the second...
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Jun 23, 20251 min read
Gallows Corner works will avoid 'more disruptive' closures
The complete shutdown of Gallows Corner for months is "essential" to avoid "more disruptive" closures, says Transport for London (TfL)....
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Jun 23, 20251 min read
Government urged to ensure driverless taxis aren’t fast-tracked at the expense of motorcycle safety
The National Motorcyclists Council is warning Self Driving taxis must not be ‘Fast Tracked’ until a full set of motorcycle focussed...
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Jun 23, 20253 min read
Leicester set for over £80m in transport improvement funding
Over £80 million of Government funding will be invested in what the council describes as an ‘ambitious’ programme of local transport...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
WJ – Local University and College Students discover benefits of a career improving the road network
Team members from road safety and line marking specialist, WJ Group, have visited Keele University and The Newcastle and Stafford...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
Local Govt Association speaks on 10-year Infrastructure Strategy
HOME » NEWS LOCAL AUTHORITIES Local Govt Association speaks on 10-year Infrastructure Strategy POSTED ON JUNE 23, 2025 Responding to...
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Jun 23, 20251 min read
VolkerHighways – ‘Rethinking the Future of Highways’ at annual client engagement event
On Tuesday, VolkerHighways hosted its annual client engagement event: Rethinking the Future of Highways, at a new location – Newbury...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
TRL and Department for Transport to host transport innovation showcase in London
TRL in collaboration with the Department for Transport, is hosting an exclusive in-person event that will spotlight the most innovative...
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Jun 23, 20251 min read
TyreSafe and Yellow Wellies Partner Ahead of Farm Safety Week to Put Tyre Safety on the Rural Agenda
TyreSafe has announced a new collaboration with the Farm Safety Foundation, also known as Yellow Wellies, as part of a shared commitment...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
Octavius to deliver A38 Major Road Network
North Somerset Council has entered a design and build contract with Octavius for a series of improvement works along the A38. Funded by...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
Oxford air pollution falls in LTNs and surrounding roads
Air pollution within Oxford’s Low Traffic Neighbourhoods (LTNs) as well as within its boundary roads has fallen from the previous year, a...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
AI cameras set to be used in rural road assessments
Artificial intelligence (AI) is set to be used to survey the conditions of rural roads. Gloucestershire County Council has been working...
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Jun 23, 20251 min read
Judge to rule on future of A5 road scheme
The 58-mile (94km) £1.2bn project was given the green light in October 2024 A judge is due to deliver a decision on the future of the A5...
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Jun 23, 20253 min read
Aureos to build £45m Howden relief road
A contractor has been appointed for a major project to create a new relief road for Howden in Yorkshire. East Riding of Yorkshire Council...
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Jun 23, 20252 min read
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