Press Releases

Electronic signs and road markings on A5 in Shropshire

The Highways Agency will be carrying out overnight work to install new signage and road markings on the A5 at the Queen’s Head junction near Oswestry, from Thursday 12 June.

Resurfacing on the A21 through Kent and East Sussex

Resurfacing will be carried out on sections of the A21 between Pembury and Hastings this summer to provide drivers with smoother, safer and quieter journeys.

Carriageway repairs to start on A2 Jubilee Way in Dover, Kent

Work starts next Monday (2 June) on the A2 Jubilee Way in Dover to repair manhole covers on the viaduct.

Resurfacing on the A303, Hampshire

Work will begin on Thursday (29 May) to resurface the A303 in Hampshire, resulting in smoother journeys for drivers.

PM phone call with President Obama: May 2014

David Cameron spoke to President Obama about Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria.

CRASH recognised by the Prime Minister with Big Society Award

CRASH, a homelessness charity that works with the construction and property industry, wins the Prime Minister’s Big Society award.

Another successful Lincshore campaign draws to a close

A major scheme to reduce flood risk to thousands of homes and businesses on the Lincolnshire coast has been completed ahead of schedule.

Yorkshire anglers warned to obey the law

Bank Holiday weekend enforcement blitz reels in offenders

Bridge maintenance work starts on A47 near King’s Lynn

A vital scheme to repair and maintain three bridges on the A47 in Norfolk keeping journeys safe and reliable for road users will begin next month.

Restocking on the River Snail

The Environment Agency is busy re-stocking the River Snail near Newmarket ahead of the fishing season. Approximately 15,000 dace fry have been returned to the river in May to help maintain stocks and enhance biodiversity.

Weekend closures on A14 eastbound between junctions 7 to 9 in Kettering, Northamptonshire

Road users are being advised of a three-night closure of the A14 eastbound in Kettering, between junctions 7 and 9 eastbound this weekend (30 May – 1 June).

Improvement scheme at M6 junction 6 Salford Circus roundabout in Birmingham

Work to enhance safety and improve traffic flow at a busy M6 roundabout in Birmingham gets underway next week.

Smoother journeys for M66 drivers north of Bury

A £256,000 Highways Agency project to tackle wear and tear along the M66 north of Bury in Greater Manchester will start next month.

Overnight work on A46 at Alcester, Warwickshire,

Overnight improvement work on the A46 at Alcester, Warwickshire, will take place from Monday 9 June to Wednesday 25 June.

Bridge work to start over M5 and M6 in the West Midlands

Two schemes to replace bridge expansion joints, which allow structures to expand and contract with changes in temperature, start above the M5 and M6 in the West Midlands on Monday 2 June.

Driver advice for Manchester’s Parklife Weekender

Music lovers heading to the Parklife Weekender at Heaton Park next month are being advised to consider using public transport rather than driving to the event.

Compulsory lie detector tests for serious sex offenders

The UK’s first school for training highly-skilled probation officers to become lie detector examiners is underway.

Help for 16 and 17 year olds to catch up, keep up and find work

Jobcentre Plus, in partnership with local authorities, to help 16 and 17 year olds to catch up, keep up and find work.

New chair appointed to government’s Shareholder Executive

Robert Swannell has been appointed to chair the Advisory Board of the government’s Shareholder Executive (ShEx).