Buckinghamshire: A404 lay-bys set to be closed for maintenance works
Lay-bys on the A404 in Buckinghamshire are to be temporarily shut for maintenance work. The affected lay-bys run between the A404(M) at Junction 9B and the Handy Cross Interchange (M40 Junction 4), says the Bucks Free Press. National Highways has made the decision to close these lay-bys in the interest of road safety while contractors […]
Southend Council to ‘support drivers’ during Queensway underpass closure
Southend Council says that it will outline its plans to support motorists during work linked to the closure of the Queensway underpass “within weeks”. The Place Overview and Scrutiny meeting held on 18 June saw discussions around The Better Queensway scheme and its impact, says Essex Live. One of the deadlines includes an eight-week strategy […]
Motorists accuse historic toll bridge operators of ignoring tech issues after spate of “unwarranted” fines
Drivers on either side of the Warburton Toll Bridge that connects Cheshire with Lancashire say they are being unfairly penalised with fines, following the scrapping of the bridge’s notional 12p toll and the introduction of a digital system policed by CCTV and automatic number plate recognition (ANPR) cameras.Warburton Toll Bridge has connected Cheshire and Lancashire over the […]
Bury Interchange revamp receives £25 million boost
A major redevelopment of Bury Interchange is moving forward with a £25 million funding package. The first phase of the scheme includes a new footbridge, improved access to the Metrolink platform and upgrades to passenger facilities, reports the BBC. Planning permission for the work was granted in July 2025 and a contract is due to […]