
MPs urge councils to use £2.2bn of unspent levy funds on roads
The APPG for Better Roads says unused Community Infrastructure Levy contributions could help tackle England and Wales’ £18.62bn carriageway repair backlog.
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The APPG for Better Roads says unused Community Infrastructure Levy contributions could help tackle England and Wales’ £18.62bn carriageway repair backlog.

The Department for Transport has told local stakeholders that schemes including the A350 Melksham Bypass and Warrington Western Link will not proceed.

Roadside Technologies says its platform detected roadworks hazards within the same second and delivered faster alerts during an 11-month UK motorway test.

Crown Highways has achieved the highest contractor score in the assessment, with a 4.9 out of 5 rating for customer maturity.

Hill & Smith Infrastructure says its portable barrier helped Costain control access and reduce delays during a one-month trial at Gallows Corner.

The A54 has reopened after the first phase of a £3m repair and safety programme, but a second full closure is planned for spring…

Norfolk County Council has restarted the procurement of a highways and infrastructure services contract that could run until 2040.

North Northamptonshire Council says the bypass has lost its funding route after a government review of major local road schemes.

Two Leamington Spa College students are gaining practical experience on a live maintenance contract while working towards the 315-hour industry placement required by their…

Somerset Council has approved a four-year programme covering roads, buses, road safety, walking and cycling schemes.