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  • Government plan to boost south-east transport infrastructure

    Study will look at ways to improve the performance of the transport network between junctions 10 and 16 of the M25.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New highway delivering boost to South Devon economy

    The 3.5 mile South Devon Highway is expected to carry 35,000 vehicles a day once opened to deliver better journeys in the south west.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • East Riding’s roads get £16.7 million maintenance boost

    DfT funding will support a 5 year programme to improve roads and journeys with A63, A1079 and A161 among roads to benefit in the first year.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government announces £5.5 million to repair Calderdale bridge

    £5.5 million to repair the flood damaged Elland Bridge and to build a temporary footbridge to keep the Calderdale community connected.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Government announces £3.3 million for Tadcaster bridges

    Funding for the restoration of the Tadcaster Bridge and the construction of a temporary footbridge.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • British road safety statement

    The new road safety statement sets out the government’s vision, values and priorities for improving the safety of Britain’s roads.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Transport Secretary unveils major boost for Crewe economy

    Patrick McLoughlin opens £26.5 million dual carriageway commemorating local figure David Whitby.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • UK secures EU rule change to make cycling safer

    The UK has delivered changes to EU law to require all new lorries to be fitted with improved mirrors, ensuring the safety of cyclists.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New £120 million Bexhill-Hastings road opens to boost East Sussex economy

    Transport Minister welcomes new route that will cut journey times and support thousands of new homes and jobs.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Investing in Welsh transport

    As we invest billions in transport, Welsh businesses are already benefiting.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Transport minister opens improved road link for Milton Keynes

    New dual carriageway and enlarged roundabout will provide better journeys between Milton Keynes and the M1 and help develop 2,900 new homes.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Highways Magazine Excellence Awards 2015: rewarding the best

    The government is spending more on roads, so there has never been a better time to work in our highways industry.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • New technology set to transform England’s motorways

    A new high-tech intelligent transport system is set to transform the way traffic is managed on England’s motorways and major A roads.

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  • Details of £1.8 billion Midlands’ roads plan

    Highways England today (Tuesday, September 29) met with suppliers to set out how £1.8 billion of government investment to improve the capacity and condition of roads in the Midlands will be delivered.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Details of £2 billion roads plan for the East of England

    Highways England is meeting with suppliers and stakeholders today (29 September 2015) and on Thursday (1 October 2015) to set out how more than £2 billion of government investment to improve the capacity and condition of roa…

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Roads Minister sees plans for investment in the north

    Roads minister visits north of England to discuss proposals for better roads.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Details of £2.2 billion roads plan for the South East

    Twenty miles of extra lanes coming to the region, £2.2 billion invested by 2020 and 24 major improvements to start by 2020.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • Third construction package awarded for A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon upgrade

    The third construction contractor has been appointed to build the A14 Cambridge to Huntingdon project.

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  • £1.5 million studies to explore Northern transport schemes

    Two studies worth over £1.5 million are to be carried out into new transport schemes to address some of the biggest road challenges in the North of England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government

  • £600,000 study to explore East of England transport scheme

    A study worth nearly £600,000 is to explore options for improving the A1 in the East of England.

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    First published during the 2015 to 2016 Cameron Conservative government