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Vital cross-country motorway to close for two weekends in September

It is the first time in recent memory that the M62, which carries around 120,000 vehicles a day, has been closed for a whole weekend for planned work.

National Highways 27 Aug

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Largest ever emergency exercise ‘Dark Knight’ planned for M62

One of the largest ever motorway emergency exercises will take place on the M62 this weekend to improve responses to major road incidents

9 Aug

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Councils get £75m roads funding as Highways England delivers improvements to strategic road network

Councils in England have been awarded funding to refurbish bridges, improve junctions and boost flood defences.

3 Aug

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Local roads to benefit from multi-billion pound fund

Local roads are set to benefit from a share in a multi-billion pound improvement fund as part of an investment strategy unveiled by the Government.

5 Jul

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More than 150 roads to close for 2017 London marathon this weekend

London will close more than 150 roads this weekend to make way for 39,000 runners participating in this year’s London marathon.

21 Apr

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Weather and rail engineering works set to cause worst bank holiday traffic in a decade

Traffic data provider Inrix has warned that drivers across the UK could face the worst congestion in recent years this bank holiday weekend.

23 Aug

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Tough new powers wanted to tackle congestion caused by roadworks

Tough new powers are being called for by councils to ease traffic chaos caused by some utility companies digging up roads.

16 Aug

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Roadwork rules change aims to reduce congestion

The Government is proposing a major crackdown on disruption caused by roadworks on local roads, with seven-day working among the recommendations.

28 Jan

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QEII Bridge overnight closure this weekend

Highways England has reminded drivers that the southbound Dartford Crossing is due to be closed overnight on Saturday for a new gantry to be installed.

12 Aug

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Motorists urged to plan journeys in advance for London Marathon

Transport for London (TfL) is urging runners, spectators, passengers and motorists to plan their journeys in advance of the London Marathon on April 26.

17 Apr