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  • New central reservation barriers for M18 Wadworth Viaduct

    The Highways Agency will begin preparatory work from today (24 February) to replace the central reservation barrier on the M18 Wadworth Viaduct in Doncaster, South Yorkshire.

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  • Safety barrier upgrade at the Dartford River Crossing

    Overnight work to upgrade the safety barrier on the northbound A282 at the Dartford River Crossing is due to begin on Sunday (2 March).

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  • Overnight survey work on Abbotts Ann Bridge, Andover, Hampshire

    Survey work will be carried out on Abbotts Ann Bridge, which carries traffic to and from the A343 and A303 near Andover, Hampshire, overnight for two nights next week.

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  • Smoother and safer journeys on the A21, Kent

    Overnight work to resurface and improve road markings on the A21 near Tunbridge Wells in Kent will begin on Monday (24 February).

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  • M25: Road surface conditions

    Road surface conditions on the clockwise M25 following closure between junctions 23 and 24 on Sunday 14 July 2013.

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  • New technology to cut road works red tape

    New technology to help councils and utility companies manage road works.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Councils given greater freedom to clamp down on road works disruption

    Road works permit schemes give local authorities power to control when and how utility companies dig up their roads.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Permit schemes

    Street work permit schemes to no longer require Secretary of State approval.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green light to cut congestion on Kent's key routes

    New scheme encouraging contractors to work on roads during off peak times has been given the go ahead in Kent.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling road works disruption in Greater Manchester

    First permit scheme to reduce road works disruptions approved.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling road works disruption in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex

    Permit scheme to make utility firms minimise disruption caused by their road works in Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Essex.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tackling road works disruption in Yorkshire

    Road works permit scheme in Yorkshire approved.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Green light for pioneering scheme to tackle rush hour road works disruption

    Scheme to help reduce disruption caused by road works.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Tougher penalties for road works disruption

    Utility companies who take too long to complete their road works will face higher charges Norman Baker has announced.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Street works overrun penalties

    Local authorities street works penalties to be increased.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Cutting red tape to tackle road works disruption

    More power to councils to tackle disruptive road works in new plans.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • New powers for councils to control road works

    Road works disruptions cutting powers given to councils.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Street works: lane rental

    Pioneer schemes for local authorities on lane rental.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Taking steps to tackle road works disruption in St Helens

    Merseyside's first road works permit scheme means utility firms in St Helens will now have to cut disruption caused by road works.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government

  • Bringing an end to rush hour road works disruption

    'Lane rental' schemes would allow councils to charge utility companies to dig up the busiest roads during peak times.

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    First published during the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government