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Monday, 09 March 2020

Times Online

• Climate fears halt smart motorway plans [subscription]A multi-billion road building plan – including proposals to roll out controversial smart motorways – has been put on hold over climate change concerns, The Times has learnt.

Birmingham Mail

• Birmingham clean air zone puts lorry firm at 'breaking point' over £5m upgradeTipper and grab lorry business Paul McGowan said the cost to comply with air quality rules could put 120 jobs at risk at its base in Montague Street, Birmingham.

Bristol Live

• Call for tax-free electric cars to boost sales as vehicle demand fallsThe trade association blamed weak consumer confidence and confusion over what fuel technology to buy
• Bristol ranked in UK's bottom three for traffic jamsCommuters lost 103 hours of last year stuck in a queue

Wales Online

• Newport firm to get share of £30m to help tackle climate changeThe government is investing cash into industrial centres, specialising in research and development of electric transport

Other Regional Press

• Fareham MP meets with Transport Minister to discuss M27 junctionFAREHAM'S MP met with local councillors and the Transport Minister to discuss the progress made at Junction 10 of the M27.
• New rules for roadworks in Kirklees should mean fewer delays for motoristsCompanies digging up roads will now need permits for all roads not just the busiest 20%