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Plans to tackle congestion and support economic development at immingham port published today

Details of eight potential options to improve access to the Port of Immingham by adding capacity and improving road safety on the A160/A180 have been published today by the Highways Agency for consultation.

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Motorists are advised to allow more time for their journeys during Download Festival weekend at Donington Park

Music lovers heading to the Download Festival at Donington Park in Leicestershire, and road users travelling through the region this weekend are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey before setting off.

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Advice to drivers - A43 closure and diversions for the British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Northamptonshire June 19-21

Road users planning to use the A43 in Northamptonshire during the weekend of the British Grand Prix are advised to plan their journey and keep up to date with the latest road conditions.

Current Press Releases
13 June 2009 Weekly round up of road works in Wiltshire, Gloucestershire, Somerset and Bristol
South West
12 June 2009 New equipment introduced to help reduce congestion on A19
North East
12 June 2009 Yorkshire and the Humber roadworks update Saturday 13 June to Friday 19 June
Yorkshire and the Humber
12 June 2009 East Midlands motorway and trunk road works programme - monday 15 june to sunday 21 june 2009
East Midlands
12 June 2009 Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in South Lancashire, Merseyside, Gtr Manchester and South Lancashire, w/b 15 June
North West
12 June 2009 Roadworks information for highways agency roads in cumbria and north lancashire - 7 days beginning monday 15 june 2009
North West
12 June 2009 North east roadworks update - 13th june - 19th june
North East
12 June 2009 M62 in west Yorkshire to close westbound for bridge repair
Yorkshire and the Humber
12 June 2009 Lights switch-on to tackle M6 congestion
North West
12 June 2009 East of England Roadworks Update: Monday 15 - Sunday 21 June 2009
East
11 June 2009 Traffic Officers backing Chorley safety event
North West
11 June 2009 Highways Agency installs safety barriers to stop pedestrians crossing A1(M) at Washington
North East
11 June 2009 View from Yorkshire road gets top prize at national gardening event
Yorkshire and the Humber
11 June 2009 Picture this: new digital signs for motorway users
South East
11 June 2009 Picture this: new digital signs for Berkshire motorway users
South East
11 June 2009 Traffic radio's recipe for avoiding jam
West Midlands
11 June 2009 M6 junctions 11-13 and M6 toll overnight closures
West Midlands
11 June 2009 Views from the road scoop top prize for Cambridgeshire natural gardens expert
East
11 June 2009 Highways traffic officers tackle a wrecked car to promote road safety
National
11 June 2009 West Midlands motorway and trunk roads maintenance programme 15 - 21 June 2009
West Midlands
11 June 2009 Highways Agency's new magazine gives advice on staying safe on the road
National
10 June 2009 Highways Agency wins gold award for "Don't be that Guy" driver awareness campaign
National
10 June 2009 M62 in West Yorkshire to close for gantry installation
Yorkshire and the Humber
10 June 2009 Picture this: new digital signs for Essex motorway users
South East
10 June 2009 Picture this: new digital signs for Cherwell motorway users
South East
10 June 2009 New bridge to be lifted into place on M4 near Swindon this weekend
South West
10 June 2009 A3 Farnham road bridge Guildford overnight maintenance
South East
10 June 2009 Overnight closures for resurfacing of A1 Northbound in North Yorkshire
North East
10 June 2009 Overnight closures for resurfacing of A1 northbound in North Yorkshire
Yorkshire and the Humber
10 June 2009 M25 closed between junctions 17 and 18 for bridge demolition
East
10 June 2009 First gantries go up on M1 widening project in the East Midlands
East Midlands
09 June 2009 Weekly summary of roadworks in M25 sphere
South East
09 June 2009 Weekly summary of roadworks in Kent and Sussex
South East
09 June 2009 Weekly roundup of road works in Surrey, Hampshire, South Oxfordshire and South Berkshire
South East
09 June 2009 Resurfacing work to take place on M5 northbound near junction 4
West Midlands
09 June 2009 M42/M6 active traffic management expansion - Traffic management bulletin - overnight full motorway and link road closures
West Midlands
09 June 2009 £670,000 M6 bridge repairs
North West
09 June 2009 Driver advice - Cosford Airshow 14 June 2009
West Midlands
09 June 2009 M54 junction 1-2 gantry sign installation - overnight closures -
West Midlands
09 June 2009 New SOS phones to help road users in the East Midlands
East Midlands
09 June 2009 Green for go as NEC radio service helps garden fans find best way home
West Midlands
09 June 2009 Major maintenance work to start on A3/A309 Hook interchange
South East
09 June 2009 Views from the road scoop top prize at national gardening event
National
08 June 2009 Highways Agency selects contractors to maintain main roads in the East and South-East of England
East
08 June 2009 Weekly summary of road works in Devon and Cornwall
South West
08 June 2009 Improvements to official traffic website allows coach crews to check data on the move
National
08 June 2009 A27 Berwick roundabout, Eastbourne street lighting works
South East
08 June 2009 £1.5m resurfacing and central reserve safety fence replacement scheme for A1 in Northumberland
North East
05 June 2009 East Midlands motorway and trunk road works programme - Monday 8 June to Sunday 14 June 2009
East Midlands
05 June 2009 North East Roadworks Update 6th June - 12th June
North East
05 June 2009 M6 roadworks suspended for take that concerts at the Ricoh arena 8-10 June 2009
West Midlands
05 June 2009 East of England roadworks update: Monday 8 - Sunday 14 June 2009
East
05 June 2009 Clear roots ahead for gardeners this summer
National
05 June 2009 Extended roles for traffic officers in the North West
North West
05 June 2009 M6 bridge gets makeover
North West
05 June 2009 Yorkshire and the Humber roadworks update - Saturday 6 June to Friday 12 June
Yorkshire and the Humber
05 June 2009 West Midlands Motorway and Trunk Roads Maintenance Programme 8-14 June 2009
West Midlands
05 June 2009 Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in South Lancashire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester and Cheshire - 7 days beginning w/b Monday, 8 June 2009
North West
05 June 2009 Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire - 7 days beginning Monday 8 June 2009
North West
05 June 2009 M54 junction 1-2 gantry sign installation - overnight closures
West Midlands