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This week’s hot weather has seen councils sending gritters out to spread granite dust on roads to help prevent them melting in temperatures of around 50 celsius. Read more
The Queen’s speech saw the Government prepare to take high speed rail to the North and reiterate commitments to develop the driverless and electric car industries, while also boosting protection for national infrastructure security. Read more
The new Queensferry Crossing across the Forth will finally open at the end of August, the Scottish Government has announced. Read more
London mayor Sadiq Khan is considering introducing a single per mile charging system for all London’s drivers as part of plans for the future of transport in the capital. Read more
Transport for the North (TfN) has set out how it will develop both a major road network for the region and an integrated rail plan that includes Northern Powerhouse Rail. Read more
Highways England has revealed the companies that have won a place on a South West contract framework worth up to £290m, the last of three asset delivery contracts to be awarded in the region. Read more
The Northern Powerhouse project has taken a double blow with the resignation of the minister in charge of the scheme and the chief executive of Transport for the North. Read more
In honour of national clean air day the mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority has called on the Government to introduce a diesel scrappage scheme in the region. Read more
Fresh analysis of transport data suggests that rising levels of congestion could see average speeds fall from 17mph to 12mph by 2030, resulting in turn in a steep rise in toxic emissions. Read more
An app that helps drivers avoid red lights is being developed in Birmingham after the scheme secured funding from the Government innovation agency InnovateUK. Read more
Thames Water has tendered for three road surface reinstatement contracts that could be worth a total of £258m over eight years. Read more
Almost 200 people died on Scotland’s road last year after the number of fatalities rose by 14% on 2015 figures. Read more
Cycling and walking charities claim the Welsh Government could fall foul of its own active travel legislation as a public inquiry gets under way into a £125m bypass. Read more
Essex County Council has launched a trial of ‘smart’ streetlights, with the potential to monitor pollution, create Wi-Fi hotspots and even guide driverless vehicles. Read more
