Roads
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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. -
New technology testbed on A2 and M2 in Kent
A high-tech ‘corridor’ is being created on the A2/M2 in Kent to let specially-equipped vehicles interact with roadside infrastructure. -
Lower Thames Crossing to boost road capacity by 90% across the river Thames
Highways England have launched a consultation on the Lower Thames Crossing, a proposed new motorway connecting Kent, Thurrock and Essex. -
Amey wins £325m contract to maintain north west roads
Highways England has awarded a 15-year contract to Amey to maintain motorways and major A-roads across the north west. -
Work on first triple decker roundabout in the north east is 80% complete
Highways England say a £75m scheme for a triple decker roundabout is 80% complete with enough soil to fill 32 Olympic-sized swimming pools removed. -
Balfour Beatty set to deliver first stages of East Leeds Orbital Route
Leeds City Council appoints Balfour Beatty to deliver major road project to replace Carillion. -
First main section of delayed £745m Aberdeen bypass opens to motorists
The four-mile section of the Aberdeen Western Peripheral Route has opened to motorists as workers continue to plough ahead towards completion. -
Bad weather to mean further spiralling costs on Aberdeen bypass, Galliford Try say
Galliford Try say the practical completion of the £745m Aberdeen bypass is expected this summer but faces additional costs.