tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communicationsNews and communications2024-03-08T00:00:00+00:00HM Governmenttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a66-northern-trans-pennine-project-development-consent-decision-announced2024-03-08T00:00:00+00:00A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project development consent decision announcedThe A66 Northern Trans-Pennine Project application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a12-chelmsford-to-a120-widening-scheme-development-consent-decision-announced2024-01-12T15:23:23+00:00A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme development consent decision announcedToday,�12 January 2024, the A12 Chelmsford to A120 Widening Scheme application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/uk-economy-boosted-by-14-billion-as-longer-lorries-roll-out-on-roads2023-05-10T00:15:00+01:00UK economy boosted by £1.4 billion as longer lorries roll out on roadsLegislation change allowing longer lorries and longer semi-trailers on roads will save 70,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the air. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/transport-investment-turbocharges-uks-net-zero-ambitions-and-economic-growth-in-scotland2023-04-03T11:51:00+01:00Transport investment turbocharges UK’s net zero ambitions and economic growth in ScotlandGovernment commitment to develop new green technologies in Scotland will improve connectivity, create jobs and encourage people to walk and cycle.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-framework-to-ensure-road-and-rail-development-projects-protect-the-environment2023-03-14T16:39:12+00:00New framework to ensure road and rail development projects protect the environmentAnnouncing a consultation on an updated national networks national policy statement (NNNPS) for developers of new road, rail and rail freight schemes.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-research-hub-to-help-tackle-decarbonisation-and-improve-transport-resilience2023-02-02T00:15:00+00:00New research hub to help tackle decarbonisation and improve transport resilienceGovernment pledges £10 million to support innovation in transport decarbonisation.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/30-million-government-funding-for-innovative-projects-to-decarbonise-uk-highways2023-01-25T00:15:05+00:00£30 million government funding for innovative projects to decarbonise UK highwaysFunding for 7 local highways authorities to develop and use new technologies to reduce emissions, improve regional connectivity and move to net-zero local roads.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a57-link-roads-development-consent-decision-announced2022-11-16T17:42:22+00:00A57 Link Roads development consent decision announcedToday,�16 November 2022, the A57 Link Roads (previously known as Trans Pennine Upgrade Programme) application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transporttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a417-missing-link-development-consent-decision-announced2022-11-16T16:39:46+00:00A417 Missing Link development consent decision announcedToday, 16 November 2022, the A417 Missing Link application has been granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transporttag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/noise-camera-trials-to-detect-rowdy-drivers-coming-to-bradford-bristol-great-yarmouth-and-birmingham2022-10-18T00:15:00+01:00'Noise camera' trials to detect rowdy drivers coming to Bradford, Bristol, Great Yarmouth and BirminghamNew technology will identify antisocial drivers and reduce noise pollution.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/a428-black-cat-to-caxton-gibbet-road-improvement-schemedevelopment-consent-decision-announced2022-08-19T08:08:52+01:00A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Road Improvement scheme development consent decision announcedOn 18 August 2022, the A428 Black Cat to Caxton Gibbet Road Improvement scheme application was granted development consent by the Secretary of State for Transport.�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/major-road-and-bridge-upgrades-to-boost-economic-growth-across-the-country2022-06-03T00:15:08+01:00Major road and bridge upgrades to boost economic growth across the countryInvestment in transport schemes in Cornwall, Greater Manchester, Newcastle and Southampton.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/government-invests-in-innovation-with-30-million-for-cutting-edge-highway-decarbonisation-projects2022-04-07T11:27:48+01:00Government invests in innovation with £30 million for cutting-edge highway decarbonisation projectsFunding will support pioneering projects to decarbonise local highways infrastructure across the UK.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/national-highways-announce-new-environmental-sustainability-division-as-it-targets-net-zero2022-01-07T10:56:56+00:00National Highways announce new environmental sustainability division as it targets net zeroNational Highways has created a new division for Environmental Sustainability as it underlines its commitment to the environment and achieving net zero carbon.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/why-national-highways-a46-road-scheme-stands-out-a-green-mile-in-drive-for-net-zero-carbon2021-11-17T06:15:00+00:00Why National Highways� A46 road scheme stands out a green mile in drive for net zero carbonBy recycling materials from the old road, contractors cut carbon footprint by 23%tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/taking-a-natural-approach-to-flood-management-on-the-road-network2021-11-08T13:54:00+00:00Taking a natural approach to flood management on the road networkFarmers and landowners across three river catchments in Yorkshire and the North West are harnessing the power of nature in a pilot scheme to better protect the major road network from flooding. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/winners-of-national-highways-competition-to-help-wipe-out-graffiti-are-revealed2021-08-26T08:53:00+01:00Winners of National Highways competition to help wipe out graffiti are revealedWall-climbing robots, acoustic sensors and laser technology are among the pioneering ideas which could help write off graffiti from alongside National Highways roads in the future.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/highways-england-accelerates-switch-to-lower-carbon-asphalts2021-08-18T12:00:18+01:00Highways England accelerates switch to lower carbon asphaltsHighways England is accelerating the use of warm mix asphalts as standard across its supply chain as part of a drive toward net zero carbon emissions.tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/junction-improvement-gives-nature-a-helping-hand2021-08-11T13:26:01+01:00Junction improvement gives nature a helping handIn a bid to give back to nature, contractors upgrading junction 25 of the M25 on behalf of Highways England, had a pleasant surprise recently when they discovered stockpiles of soil had become the home to a variety of wildfl�tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/insects-make-a-beeline-for-wildflowers-on-yorkshire-road2021-07-16T11:16:09+01:00Insects make a beeline for wildflowers on Yorkshire roadA cornucopia of colour is a sight to bee-hold on busy roadside verges in Yorkshire, creating the perfect habitat for bees and other pollinators.