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Press release: Big changes to motorway upgrades set to improve drivers’ journeys
Highways England is changing the way it manages major motorway upgrades in the North West to help reduce the impact of roadworks on drivers.
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Updated: Thu 14th Feb 2019, 3:04PM UTCPress release: ‘Missing Link’ proposal unveiled for route linking Midlands and South West
The next step in a multi-million pound scheme to upgrade a key route linking the Midlands and South West has been announced by Highways England.
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Updated: Thu 14th Mar 2019, 9:39AM UTCPress release: Award for Cornish inn for helping snow-bound motorists
An iconic Cornish pub that provided shelter for motorists during last week’s heavy snowfall has been handed a special welfare award by Highways England today.
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Updated: Thu 7th Feb 2019, 3:58PM UTCPress release: True grit – the husband and wife keeping motorways moving this winter
When it comes to keeping motorways moving this winter, look no further than the Smith-Storer family.
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Updated: Thu 7th Feb 2019, 2:25PM UTCPress release: Bridge bites the dust for M6 upgrade
A bridge over the M6 will be dismantled next month as part of major work to upgrade the motorway in Staffordshire.
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Updated: Wed 20th Feb 2019, 1:47PM UTCPress release: ‘Don’t be a Space Invader’ – says former ‘Stig’ Ben Collins
'Stay safe, stay back' is the message from professional racing driver and Hollywood stunt expert Ben Collins to help remind drivers of the dangers of tailgating.
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Updated: Mon 11th Feb 2019, 10:00AM UTCPress release: Major charging point contract to benefit electric vehicle users
Highways England has awarded a multi-million-pound contract to help people take longer journeys in electric vehicles.
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Updated: Thu 7th Mar 2019, 9:36AM UTCPress release: Highways England launches £20m competitions to revolutionise roads
Highways England has launched two competitions to encourage the UKs most creative minds to come up with innovative ideas to revolutionise roads and driving.
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Updated: Fri 8th Feb 2019, 3:11PM UTCPress release: Highways England non-executive director changes
Highways England has announced changes to its Board of Directors, with a re-appointment and a new non-executive director.
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Updated: Wed 6th Mar 2019, 10:50AM UTCPress release: Chance to have your say on dualling the A1
People of Northumberland will be able to have their say on a major scheme planned for the A1 between Alnwick and Ellingham.
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Updated: Tue 26th Feb 2019, 11:58AM UTCPress release: Kick-off for partnership aiming to get fans home safely
Highways England and The Football Association have teamed up to ensure fans get safely to and from events at Wembley Stadium.
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Updated: Tue 19th Feb 2019, 12:38PM UTCPress release: Route unveiled for major new road and junction at Black Cat
Drivers using three of the busiest roads in east England are set to benefit from a major upgrade creating a new 10-mile dual carriageway and transforming one of the region’s most congested junctions.
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Updated: Mon 18th Feb 2019, 2:33PM UTCPress release: Consultation on A66 improvements to start in May
Investment of more than a billion pounds in the A66 from Cumbria, through County Durham and into North Yorkshire will move a step closer
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Updated: Fri 8th Mar 2019, 1:49PM UTCPress release: Traffic officer displays ‘superhero’ qualities to save injured dog
When traffic officer Hannah Moffitt spotted a husky dog wandering along the hard shoulder on the M1 in Nottinghamshire she feared the story wouldn’t end well.
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Updated: Thu 7th Mar 2019, 2:20PM UTCPress release: Drivers urged to clean up their act as part of national litter campaign
Highways England today called on drivers to join them in doing their bit to reduce litter levels on the nation's motorways.
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Updated: Mon 4th Mar 2019, 3:26PM UTCPress release: Highways England showcases national safety campaign at caravan show
Highways England is calling on campers, caravanners and motorhome owners to find out about its national safety campaign about the dangers of tailgating.
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Updated: Wed 20th Feb 2019, 1:47PM UTCPress release: School gets smart makeover thanks to M6 workers
Delighted pupils are enjoying a smart new-look school hall thanks to the efforts of the team working on the M6 in Staffordshire on behalf of Highways England.
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Updated: Wed 6th Mar 2019, 9:57AM UTCPress release: Highways England builds bridges on International Women’s Day
Schoolgirls from Bristol bridged the gap between classroom and construction site on International Women’s Day when they visited Highways England’s M49 scheme at Avonmouth.
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Updated: Tue 12th Mar 2019, 1:14PM UTCPress release: Highways England funding brings more cycling and heritage benefits
Highways England announces multi-million pound boost for cycling, heritage and wildlife projects for communities along the A30 in Cornwall.
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Updated: Thu 21st Feb 2019, 10:15AM UTCPress release: Motorway staff celebrate two million hours accident free
Roadworkers on motorways and major A roads in Kent and Sussex have reached a landmark of working more than two million hours without an accident.
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Updated: Wed 27th Feb 2019, 8:40AM UTCPress release: Grant to make Hull Minster a hub for city’s history, heritage and community
A £3.9 million grant to complete the transformation of Hull Minster into a hub for the city has been announced today following funding from Highways England.
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Updated: Thu 28th Mar 2019, 2:34PM UTCNews story: New homes and jobs thanks to Sunderland road upgrade
Dual carriageway will cut journey times and support 1,000 new homes.
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Updated: Thu 21st Mar 2019, 11:07AM UTCPress release: Innovative roadworks scoop top safety award
Highways England has given a prestigious award to a company using revolutionary installation vehicles which reduce disruption for drivers through roadworks.
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Updated: Fri 29th Mar 2019, 2:49PM UTCPress release: Highways England takes safety message to motorcyclists
Highways England is gearing up to promote motorcycle safety at one of the biggest events in the British motor-racing calendar.
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Updated: Thu 11th Apr 2019, 11:50AM UTCPress release: Quieter, smoother M6 in £7 million Carlisle upgrade
Highways England has unveiled a package of maintenance and repairs along the M6 near Carlisle, which will keep drivers and the local economy smoothly and safely on the move.
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Updated: Mon 18th Mar 2019, 11:10AM UTCPress release: Ready, set, lift! Giant ‘superspan’ gantry installed across M6
This is the moment a giant ‘superspan’ gantry was installed across a stretch of the M6 as part of a major upgrade to ease congestion.
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Updated: Wed 3rd Apr 2019, 10:15AM UTCPress release: New trans-Pennine roads study announced
Highways England is to lead a £300,000 study looking at major improvements to road links between the M65 in East Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire.
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Updated: Fri 22nd Mar 2019, 10:29AM UTCPress release: Highways England helping motorists over Easter period
Highways England is preparing to lift and complete miles of roadworks to help people travelling over Easter and is urging motorists to check their vehicles.
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Updated: Tue 9th Apr 2019, 9:00AM UTCPress release: Highways England footage shows dangers of driving too close
Dramatic new footage released shows the dangers of driving too close as motorists are urged to #staysafestayback while travelling on England’s motorway network.
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Updated: Tue 26th Mar 2019, 11:00AM UTCPress release: M6’s purple pipes kick off new life on school sports pitch
Purple pipes, which became a familiar sight for motorists during a £265 million upgrade of the M6, have found a new life on a school sports pitch.
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Updated: Wed 10th Apr 2019, 11:00AM UTC
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