Highways
A45 clean-up removes 2.4 tonnes of roadside litter
North Northamptonshire Council, National Highways and Amey collected 420 sacks during 12 night-time shifts using existing road closures.
24 September 2026
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North Northamptonshire Council, National Highways and Amey collected 420 sacks during 12 night-time shifts using existing road closures.
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