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CBC
6 hours ago
- Politics
- CBC
Manor Park residents say ‘no' to city's new sidewalk plans
Some neighbours in Ottawa's Manor Park community are in concrete disagreement with the city's new plan for road upgrades. They've put up signs on their lawns, hoping Ottawa will backtrack on one key aspect of the project: sidewalks.
BBC News
13-07-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Hope Newark A46 upgrades will fix 'bottleneck bypass'
Major upgrades to the A46 in Newark have been discussed for years – and this week they got one step closer to Mandy Brunning, the project to dual the A46 between Farndon and Winthorpe will make a "huge difference".She works at Polly's Kitchen in the town and said she has stopped driving to work in favour of the bus because of gridlock traffic in and out of the Nottinghamshire town."There are traffic jams every day, it's horrendous. Most days it is a nightmare to get in and out of Newark," she said. The government confirmed this week it would fund upgrades to the road as part of a £92bn project to fund transport schemes across the for the A46 project have soared in recent years – the £500m originally earmarked for the project rose to £686.4m last Highways said about 16,000 vehicles pass along the section of the A46 each project also includes a new flyover at the Cattle Market junction, a new bridge over the A1 and the widening of roundabouts at Farndon and Winthorpe. Labour's Nottingham South MP and transport minister Lilian Greenwood said the government would fund the entire project."We're committed to funding the project and we recognise that the cost of lots of projects announced a long time ago have gone up," she said."Clearly it's an expensive project but it is something that we know is much needed."People can have confidence that they are going to see this road improved." Mandy questioned whether the plans might be too little, too late for said: "There are an awful lot of businesses closing and a lot of people are shopping out of town because it's easier to go to a retail park."A lot of the businesses have already gone, so my concern is that it's too late to preserve Newark."The scheme doesn't yet have planning permission, which Newark East county councillor Sam Smith, leader of the Conservative group on Nottinghamshire County Council, said was a added: "It's absolutely fantastic news and something we've been fighting for. "We should have had shovels in the ground last year but it will be great for Newark."I'm slightly concerned about the planning aspect of it. "Councillors need to come together and do it for the residents to make life here better." 'Peace of mind' Paul Smith, chair of Winthorpe with Langford Parish Council, said the news was positive for the area but raised concerns about the construction was formerly part of the 'Think Again' campaign in the village."We are a cul-de-sac village so anything that impacts our access is going to impact us and we are concerned about that," he said."Our biggest concern is around what the impacts of construction will be around businesses, schools and people getting in and out of Winthorpe."We are in support of it but we want the minimum amount of impact on our community."If it does go ahead then we're in for three and a half years of hardship."
Auto Express
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
Five major roads are getting a £92billion revamp. Are any near you?
The Government has announced today that 50 road and rail upgrades will be made over the next five years, thanks to a £92 billion investment from the Spending Review settlement. According to the Government, 42,000 jobs will be supported during the upgrading process, along with the construction of 39,000 homes. The five key road improvements are set to include the M60/M62/M66 in Greater Manchester, the M54 to M6 link road in Staffordshire, the A38 Derby Junction in Derbyshire, the A46 Newark Bypass in Nottinghamshire, and the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine road. Advertisement - Article continues below Speaking on the Government's infrastructure plans, Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: 'With over £92 billion of investment, including the biggest ever boost for city regions in the north and Midlands, we're delivering the schemes that fast-track economic growth and jobs, connect communities, and will help us build 1.5 million new homes, as we deliver our Plan for Change.' The specific changes to the M60, M62 and M66 Simister Island section will be based on improving the intersection between the M60's junction 18 and the M62 and M66 – although this is still subject to planning approval. The link road between the M54 and M6 will see a new dual carriageway between M54 junction 1 and the M6 junction 11, which is expected to cost up to £200m. As for major A-road changes, the A46 Newark Bypass will see four miles of A46 single carriageway replaced by a dual carriageway between the Farndon and Winthorpe roundabouts – again, subject to planning approval. The £250m A38 Derby Junction will get three roundabouts replaced with interchanges, and the A66 Northern Trans-Pennine road is expected to cost £1.3bn and will get a single carriageway uprated to a dual between the M6 junction 40 and the A1(M) junction 53 - plus improvements to junctions at Penrith and Scotch Corner. Those hoping for improvements to the A12 (Chelmsford to A120) and the A47 (Wansford to Sutton) will surely be upset to hear these planned 'Strategic Road Network' schemes have been cancelled. Earlier this year, the Government pledged £24 billion (or roughly £8 billion per year) for fixing and maintaining the UK's major roads. Tell us which new car you're interested in and get the very best offers from our network of over 5,500 UK dealers to compare. Let's go… Find a car with the experts Car Deal of the Day: 10k miles a year in Cupra's Terramar for under £300 a month Car Deal of the Day: 10k miles a year in Cupra's Terramar for under £300 a month The Cupra Terramar is an appealing family SUV that looks stylish but offers plenty of practicality. It's our Deal of the Day for July 5 New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life New Volvo XC60 2025 facelift review: big-selling SUV gets a new lease of life This refreshed Swedish SUV focuses on familiar areas of strength to take on BMW and Audi Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a big SUV feel for a miniscule £194 a month Car Deal of the Day: MG ZS gives a big SUV feel for a miniscule £194 a month The MG ZS is an easy car to like and live with. It's our Deal of the Day for 3 July
Khaleej Times
01-07-2025
- Automotive
- Khaleej Times
Dubai: Meydan Road upgrades slash traffic by 50% during peak hours
A series of road upgrades has improved connectivity between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road through Al Meydan Street, reducing vehicle queue lengths during peak hours by 50 percent. The work by Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) also improved traffic flow and reduced travel times by 40 percent during the morning and evening rush hours. In November 2024, RTA had introduced the Al Safa South toll gate in the area to further decrease traffic here. The construction work included widening the exit from Sheikh Zayed Road to Al Meydan Street and increasing the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Road to accommodate vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Al Meydan Street, Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Hadiqa Street in both directions. Additionally, RTA also expanded the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road, improving access for vehicles heading towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street. Double capacity The project saw the widening of exit no. D69 from one lane to two for vehicles travelling from Sheikh Zayed Road towards Al Khail Road and Al Meydan Street. This doubled the exit's capacity from 1,500 to 3,000 vehicles per hour, thereby cutting traffic in the area. As part of broader efforts to enhance traffic flow and improve the efficiency of Dubai's road network, RTA also increased the capacity of the bridge over First Al Khail Street from three to four lanes in both directions, benefiting vehicles travelling between Al Khail Road, Sheikh Zayed Road, and Al Hadiqa Street. This raised the bridge's capacity by over 33 percent from 4,500 to 6,000 vehicles per hour, and reduced peak-hour crossing times from seven minutes to four, an improvement of approximately 40 percent. Furthermore, RTA widened the connecting ramps between the surface road and the bridge over First Al Khail Road from one lane to two, which improved traffic flow by reducing congestion and waiting times by more than 50 percent, particularly during midday and evening peak hours. The enhancement played a key role in facilitating smoother vehicle movement between Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road in both directions. These enhancements reflect RTA's continued efforts to proactively respond to the emirate's rapid urban and population growth. Through ongoing infrastructure development and road network optimisation, RTA aims to meet evolving mobility needs and support future expansion. Last week the authority unveiled a series of projects in Business Bay that eased congestion and improved the street's capacity by 100 percent. As part of its master plan, RTA aims to deliver more than 75 traffic improvement projects across key areas of the emirate in 2025.
News.com.au
25-06-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
$33 million disappears from Gold Coast road upgrades and improvements list
Millions of dollars in funding for road upgrades across the Gold Coast have disappeared from the state budget, casting doubt over ten transport projects. More than $33 million is no longer listed in the Queensland Transport and Roads Investment Program (QTRIP) released by the state government this week. The annual document provides a detailed breakdown of projects to be delivered by the Department of Transport and Main Roads and the funding allocations over the coming years. At least ten previously funded Gold Coast projects now appear to have no money budgeted to deliver them in the latest QTRIP covering 2025-26 to 2028-29. Instead, the transport projects are listed as still in the planning phase or have been placed on hold to be delivered at a later date. Gaven MP Meghan Scanlon said she feared the lack of transparency over the funding amounts could mean the projects won't be delivered at all. 'Its been a long-standing tradition from both sides of politics to provide that long-term funding breakdown so Queenslanders can openly see how much money has been allocated,' Ms Scanlon said. 'That's all been swept under the rug, it's kept secret, I suspect because the transport minister made some bold claims that he now can't deliver.' Among the funding amounts that have vanished from QTRIP are: $1.9M to upgrade pedestrian facilities at the Broadbeach Rd and Carrara Rd (Ross St) intersection, Nerang. $1.16M for intersection improvements on Hope Island Rd (Oxley Dr) and Sunbird Ave, Paradise Point. $12.29M for bus infrastructure upgrades on Burleigh Connection Rd and Varsity Lakes Train station. $6M for upgrades on Currumbin Creek Rd and Bienvenue Dr. $1.64M for intersection upgrades on Currumbin Creek Rd and Stewart Rd. $5M for intersection upgrades at Burleigh Rd and Markeri St, Southport. $1.48M intersection improvements at Nerang Rd, Minnie St and Anne St, Southport. $800K for planning on upgrades to Burleigh Rd, Southport. $1.41M for intersection improvements Burleigh Rd and Slayter Ave, Southport. $2.03M for safety improvements on Nerang Rd and Ashmore Rd, Ashmore. Last week the LNP flagged changes to the way QTRIP is published in what Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg said would 'restore respect' for taxpayers' money. 'This is about ending the waste and restoring fiscal discipline to make every dollar stretch further for Queenslanders,' Minister Mickelberg said. 'Labor routinely announced project cost allocations before the market had a chance to competitively tender – locking in big prices and locking out better value.' However Ms Scanlon accused the LNP of failing to be 'transparent' about the changes. 'The problem is, if it's now secret, I think the LNP should come out, be open and transparent with Queenslanders about where this money is,' she said. 'They went to the election saying they were going to be transparent, saying they were going to be a government with integrity. We have seen the complete opposite almost every day from the Crisafulli government.' The Bulletin asked the Transport Minister's office why the previous funding commitments for the Gold Coast projects had disappeared and how they would still be delivered by the government. A spokeswoman for the Minister said: 'All projects are either in planning or about to start procurement. Once the contract has been awarded the full project costs will be disclosed within QTRIP with all the other contracted projects.'
