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  • M5 northbound near Gloucester closed overnight for bridgeworks

    Road users are advised that the northbound M5 between Junction 12 and junction 11a will be closed overnight tomorrow night (Thursday, May 1) while two 27 metre long bridge beams are removed.

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  • Overnight improvements at M4 junction 18 near Bath

    Overnight work to maintain safe and reliable journeys on the M4 junction 18 slip roads and roundabout starts on the evening of Tuesday 20 May.

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  • Major improvements for roads in the north east

    The Highways Agency has a major programme of road improvements planned in the north east, with the region benefiting from over £500 million of investments to the road network beginning this year.

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  • Government response to consultation on transforming the Highways Agency into a government-owned company

    Announcing publication of the government's response to a consultation on changing the Highways Agency into a government-owned company.

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

  • Green light for Highways Agency reform gives better deal for taxpayers

    Changes to Highways Agency into a government-owned company move step nearer.

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

  • Overnight repairs on A5 Nesscliffe Bypass, Shropshire

    The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight carriageway repairs on the A5 Nesscliffe Bypass in Shropshire from Monday 12 May.

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  • Overnight resurfacing on A50 Catchems Corner slip road, Stoke-on-Trent

    The Highways Agency is to carry out overnight resurfacing on the A50 westbound entry slip road at Catchems Corner, Stoke-on-Trent, from Monday 12 May.

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  • Lighting repairs on A483 in Shropshire

    The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to replace lighting cables on the A483 in Pant, Shropshire, from Wednesday 6 May, lasting two weeks.

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  • Fines warning to drivers ignoring safety signs

    The Highways Agency is warning motorway drivers they are putting road workers’ lives at risk by ignoring safety signs and illegally using the hard shoulder to avoid congestion caused by accidents.

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  • Investing in ultra low emission vehicles in the UK 2015 to 2020

    Explaining that the Deputy Prime Minister has announced measures to support the use and development of ultra low emission vehicles.

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

  • Government funding to make stations accessible to all

    Forty-two train stations to benefit from share of £100 million Access for All funding.

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

  • Contingencies fund advance

    Announces that DfT are seeking an advance from the Contingencies Fund to meet an urgent cash requirement.

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

  • Access for all: funding announcement

    Access for All programme to continue and 42 extra stations receive funding.

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

  • Drivers thanked ahead of Denton Island improvement second phase

    The Highways Agency is thanking drivers for their patience and support after it completed the first phase of a £5.3 million project to boost safety and reduce congestion at one of the busiest junctions along Greater Manchest…

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  • Repair and re-waterproofing work starts on M6 Walsall canal bridge

    The first phase of work to replace joints and re-waterproof the deck of the Walsall canal bridge between junctions 10 and 9 of the M6 will take place from tonight (28 April).

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  • Smoother journey for drivers on the A69 in Northumberland

    Drivers on the A69 in Northumberland will benefit from safer, smoother journeys as the Highways Agency carries out resurfacing works at Hexham, Henshaw, and Wharmley.

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  • HS2 closing speech for second reading

    Summaries the way we are dealing with the cost, environmental and property impacts of HS2 and calls for parliamentary support for Phase One.

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

  • HS2 opening speech

    Concerns the second reading of the HS2 Bill and outlines the powers government is seeking to proceed with plans for Phase One of the route.

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

  • The SABRE engine and new launch technologies

    SABRE is a rocket engine designed to power aircraft directly into space to allow reliable, responsive and cost effective space access.

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  • Rail franchising: Greater Anglia

    Details of the new directly awarded franchise agreement with Abellio Greater Anglia and upcoming service improvements.

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