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74 Midlands drivers entered closed roadworks to avoid queues
National Highways says incursions are putting roadworkers at risk and causing motorway closures and diversions.
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National Highways says incursions are putting roadworkers at risk and causing motorway closures and diversions.
The regulator says the proposed facility will help companies test artificial intelligence safely while supporting innovation and protecting energy customers.
North Northamptonshire Council, National Highways and Amey collected 420 sacks during 12 night-time shifts using existing road closures.
Analysis of Department for Transport data gives the area a score of 47.13, with 17.5% of its B and C roads rated red.
The professional body highlights pathways from Level 2 to degree apprenticeships, alongside free membership for highways and transportation apprentices.
The four-year programme includes 20 priorities covering buses, active travel, rail and electric vehicle infrastructure.
National Highways’ £9.8m project targets a junction linked to three deaths, but councillors say its traffic management is shifting disruption into nearby communities.
National Highways is seeking contractor input ahead of a possible 2027 tender, despite ministers still considering whether the scheme should proceed.
Hampshire County Council says it needs an additional £20m–£30m a year to prevent its highway maintenance backlog from growing.
Network Rail and rail partners have converted a disused signal box at Hest Bank into a teaching space for Lancashire schools.
The rail operator says its latest report records 203 life-saving interventions, more than 202,000 assisted journeys and increased support for jobs, skills and community projects.
Staffordshire County Council has finished a £2.3m scheme on Derby Road, completing a wider three-year improvement programme.