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Legislation needed to clear the next stage of the controversial project has passed through Parliament.
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Demand for the South Wales Metro project is unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic despite the change in journey patterns, according to Transport for Wales (TfW) chief executive James Price.
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- UK government's own climate laws may halt roadbuilding plansAnalysis: campaigners argue that, as with Heathrow, climate obligations should make £27bn scheme unviable
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- Highways England may face charge over smart motorway death [subscription]Highways England could face manslaughter changes over the death of a grandmother who was killed on a “smart motorway” without a hard shoulder, it emerged today.
Birmingham Post
- New £46m Dyfi Bridge project gets start date from Welsh GovernmentThe current bridge on the A487 near Machynlleth is prone to flooding
Bucks Free Press
- Little Missenden: Plans for temporary roundabout on A413 to access HS2 vent shaft thrown out Plans to build a temporary roundabout near to give contractors access to a vent shaft have been thrown out.
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- TfL wants your views: should CCTV be mandatory in taxis? Transport for London is consulting the public on whether CCTV should be mandatory in all black cabs and private hire vehicles across London, including Uber.
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- Gatwick Airport to start charging vehicles using North Terminal forecourt from next month The airport will introduce a £5 charge for drivers who drop off passengers directly outside
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