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  • Road investment

    A new approach to investing in road improvements will put a full stop to stop-start spending.

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

  • Minister urges construction industry to prepare for £24 billion road investment

    Companies asked to get ready for increase in workloads ahead of the road network's biggest investment since the 1970s.

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

  • Safety improvements on M6 in Staffordshire

    Work to improve safety for road users on the M6 between junctions 14 and 15 in Staffordshire will start on Monday (10 March).

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  • Study seeking better roads for East Anglia to include the A12 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft

    A47 improvement study to include A12 between Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft.

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

  • Government backs smartphone app to pinpoint potholes

    DfT pledges cash to enable CTC, the National Cycling Charity to revamp it's 'Fill that hole' website and develop a new potholes app.

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

  • Government rules out option for Lower Thames crossing

    Lower Thames crossing, A2 Swanscombe Peninsula with A1089, option dropped by government.

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

  • Lower Thames Crossing

    Announcing that there are sufficient grounds to disregard Option B as a result of the Options for a New Lower Thames Crossing consultation.

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

  • Air quality and Highways Agency road schemes

    Improving the strategic road network while meeting legal obligations that ensure good air quality.

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  • Consultation on the draft national policy statement for national networks

    Draft national policy statement for national networks consultation launched.

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

  • £18 million for busy roads in Merseyside

    A5758 Broom’s Cross road improvement scheme has been given approval to start

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

  • £2.6 billion expected taxpayers’ savings from road agency reforms

    Consultation on the Highways Agency being turned into a government-owned company released.

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

  • Make time for winter: advice to motorists

    Motorists are being urged to 'make time for winter' to avoid motoring problems and to stay safe during severe weather.

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  • £8.3 million to tackle congestion in Birmingham

    A452 Chester Road improvements receive final approval and over £8 million in funding.

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

  • £16 million for Leeds transport scheme

    Leeds Inner Relief Road receives full approval and £16 million of funding.

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

  • Transport Research Laboratory stakeholder event

    Speech mentioning the benefits of driving simulators and encouraging good driving behaviours as well as road investment.

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

  • A6 to Manchester Airport relief road closer

    Approval granted to design and obtain permissions for a new road between the M56 Manchester Airport Spur and the A6 at Hazel Grove.

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

  • £80 million to tackle more pinch points on local roads

    Announcing a further £80 million to remove bottlenecks.

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

  • The strategic road network and the delivery of sustainable development

    Announcing the publication of a policy setting out the role of the strategic road network in encouraging economic growth.

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

  • £7 million funding for Cumbria’s flood damaged roads

    Cumbria County Council is set to receive a further £7.2 million for road repairs after flooding.

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

  • Transport schemes helping to stoke engine for growth

    Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin visits initiatives helping boost growth and securing jobs.

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