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National Highways apologise after ‘unexpected issues’ with smart motorways

Issues were reported on the M6, M1 and A1(M) on Wednesday.

The Independent UK

M6, M53, M56 and M57 motorway closures beginning October 24

A number of sections of motorway will be closed this week

Liverpool Echo

Fleet of faster, high-tech gritters assembled to keep motorways open

The new vehicles can travel 10mph quicker than earlier models when spreading salt.

The Independent UK

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Danger truck seized with more than 20 faults in police safety day

Officers were shocked to see child travelling without as booster seat in the cab of vehicle as well as a catalogue of other issues

Chronicle Live

Main road will close this weekend for 'unsafe' footbridge demolition

The Park Lane footbridge will be demolished and replaced

Liverpool Echo

Government silent on plans to 'accelerate' huge North East transport projects – including A1 dualling and Tyne Bridge

It is unclear how ministers intend to speed up a number of critical transport upgrades across the region, having promised to do so in last month's mini-budget

Chronicle Live

Oil protesters arrested after being brought down from Dartford Crossing bridge

The Just Stop Oil activists had scaled the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge and stayed there for more than 36 hours.

The Independent UK

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Moment fireworks shot at Just Stop Oil protesters as they dangle on 275ft bridge

Red and orange sparks can be seen lighting up the sky near the eco-activists, who climbed up the masts of Dartford Crossing yesterday, as the climate change protest reaches its 18th day

Daily Mirror

New plans for A46 bypass to be discussed

A public consultation will be launched on the latest design

Nottingham Post

Just Stop Oil protesters removed from Dartford Crossing bridge and arrested

Police use raised platform to bring down activists who had blocked route linking Kent and Essex for second day

The Guardian - UK

Dartford Crossing protester cries after climbing 275ft bridge to bring M25 to halt

Morgan Trowland, 39, was overcome with emotion as he spoke into the camera, saying he did not want to "sit back and watch everything I love burn for the rest of my life."

Daily Mirror

'No more hiding' over Port's role in controversial road through 'last bit of green space'

Campaigners have spent years fighting against the controversial plans

Liverpool Echo

Bad drivers detected every six minutes as new technology trialled

Use of the detection van is part of National Highways’ commitment to eliminating deaths and serious injuries on its roads by 2040

Wales Online

Unsafe drivers detected every six minutes

Vehicles are being filmed by a van with multiple cameras parked at the side of the road.

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The Guardian - UK

Multimillion-pound UK road scheme facing legal action on climate grounds

Campaigners say DfT was wrong to only assess emissions against national carbon budget

Bristol Post

The M49 ghost junction missing link is finally being connected

Three years after the junction was completed

Birmingham Post

M5 bridge upgrade near Gloucester completes two months ahead of schedule

National Highways and principal contractors MJ Church have finished the £5m refurbishment of the Brookfield Road Bridge near junction 11 and are set to begin work on another nearby bridge

Leeds Live

M62 to be closed all night as oil spill damage causes every lane to be resurfaced

It is hoped the resurfacing work will be finished before the morning commute

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Liverpool Echo

Woman stashed boyfriend's drugs, East Lancs crash and motorway closures

Liverpool ECHO latest headlines on Monday, October 10

Liverpool Echo

M6, M53, M56, M57, M58 and M62 motorway closures beginning October 10

A number of sections of motorway will be closed

Liverpool Echo

Dunnings Bridge Road closed in both directions after HGV crashes into bridge

Merseyside Police said: "We ask that drivers avoid the area and find an alternative route"

Daily Record

Scotland set for 10-day blast of wind and rain as drivers warned of 'challenging' weather

More torrents of rain and blustery conditions are on the cards for Scotland.

Chronicle Live

Disruption on A1 in Northumberland after car was 'severely destroyed' in blaze

Emergency crews attended the scene on the major road between Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Alnwick due to the car near Brownieside

Liverpool Echo

Warning to drivers as M56 closed this weekend

Plan your journey ahead

The Independent UK

Three smart motorway safety targets have been met but fourth is missed

Safety concerns about the roads have been raised following fatal incidents involving vehicles stopped in traffic being hit from behind.

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