Roads
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More than half a million potholes reported to councils in 2017
The state of Britain's roads is getting worse say the RAC, with increasing numbers of potholes being reported. -
Aberdeen bypass to miss Christmas deadline despite contractor’s pledge
Transport Scotland has confirmed the final stretch of the Aberdeen bypass will not be fully open in time for Christmas. -
Balfour and Jones Bros join forces to deliver 9.8km Wales bypass
Work on a new 9.8km bypass connecting Caernarfon and Bontnewydd in north Wales is set to commence imminently. -
Watchdog calls on Highways England to put road users at the heart of tunnel design
Transport Focus, working with Highways England, has published new research into how road users experience tunnels and what they want from future designs. -
Aberdeen bypass final cost revealed to be “over £1bn” as bosses face politicians
The long-delayed Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route is set to finally open this month but politicians have been told the final price is set to soar over £1bn. -
UK’s biggest road project reaches half-way point milestone
The £1.5bn project to upgrade 21 miles of the A14 between Cambridge and Huntingdon has reached the half-way point. -
Amey awarded another substantial north west roads contract by Highways England
Amey has landed a £50m designs contract across the north west’s 260 miles of motorway and 50 miles of A roads . -
20-year A46 improvement plan unveiled to deliver potential £7.1bn boost to economy
With motorists often left delayed in rush hour average speeds below 20mph, Midlands Connect has launched a major improvement plan. -
Aberdeen bypass delayed once again as Galliford Try come under fire
Scotland's transport secretary has revealed frustrations with the delayed Aberdeen bypass and asked the contractor to "stop deliberating and start acting". -
Momentum grows for ‘pay-as-you-go’ charges and ditching car tax, ICE say
The ICE State of the Nation 2018 report says more than half of respondents would be in favour of a new system charging drivers for the use of the roads they use.