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New road investment plan will not include £335bn bridge linking UK mainland with Northern Ireland, report reveals

November 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

The fantasy of building a bridge that connects mainland UK with Northern Ireland is laid bare in a report judging the feasibility of the project, which found it would cost £335bn and need bombproof foundations.

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Government’s electric vehicle revolution must not forget logistics, industry warns

November 23, 2021 Carol Millett

Logistics UK is calling for the government to consider the needs of the logistics industry as it launched its so-called electric vehicle revolution yesterday (22 November).

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Think again on road building freeze, Logistics UK urges Welsh government

June 25, 2021 Chris Tindall

Logistics UK said the Welsh government must reverse its decision to freeze all road building projects while it reviews the impact on the climate emergency, describing it as “a step back”.

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RHA applauds Harrow Council decision to scrap cycle lanes after residents complain of rising congestion

April 19, 2021 Carol Millett

The RHA has welcomed Harrow Council’s decision to scrap part of its Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN) scheme after a review found the scheme increased congestion and pollution levels as well as delaying emergency services.

Industry News

‘Go Left’ to avoid smart motorway accidents, urges Highways England

March 19, 2021 Chris Tindall

Highways England’s attempts to improve safety on smart motorways has stepped up a notch with the launch of a campaign explaining what to do if your vehicle breaks down.

Industry News

Government scraps plan to build £3.5bn Oxford-Cambridge expressway

March 19, 2021 Chris Tindall

The government has abandoned its plan to build a £3.5bn motorway between Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes after analysis showed it was not worth the money.

Industry News

New tunnel could solve landslip disruption on key Scottish road link

March 19, 2021 Chris Tindall

Transport Scotland has published its preferred long-term solution to a notorious stretch of road in the Highlands plagued by landslips.

Industry News

Planned overhaul of UK transport network includes upgrade to major road artery

March 10, 2021 Tim Wallace

Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced plans to boost connectivity across the UK, with improved transport infrastructure at the heart of the government’s levelling up agenda.

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Widow of man killed in HGV crash on smart motorway slams proposed changes to Highway Code

March 4, 2021 Chris Tindall

Proposed changes to the Highway Code, which include guidance on how smart motorways operate, have been criticised by the widow of a man killed by an HGV on the M1.

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HGVs to lead trial of new payment system on M6 toll road

February 26, 2021 Chris Tindall

Trucks and vans will be the first to trial a new payment system on the M6 toll road using ANPR cameras.

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DX Group hires new auditor in last ditch attempt to remain trading on AIM

by Carol Millett in News

DX Group has entered an 11th hour battle to keep its shares listed on AIM after they were temporarily suspended from the trading platform in January this year, following the company’s failure to publish its [...]
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