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Saturday, 18 September 2021

BBC News

• More than half of Department for Transport cars still dieselFigures show the department in charge of the transition away from diesel still relies on the fuel.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• What new road beside A55 is for and the hidden tunnels being built underneath itAerial images show the road near Abergwyngregyn taking shape as part of a £30 million project to reduce the risk of flooding and improve safety

The York Press

• See the 20 most popular UK B-roads used to avoid motorwaysThe most popular 20 B-roads or minor roads in the UK have been compiled

Other Regional Press

• MP slams council over poor consultation about roadworksA Kent MP says she is "sick to death" with poor consultation from one council in the county as work begins on a new traffic scheme.

Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport

• National Highways announces multi-billion-pound road renewals programme frameworkNational Highways has announced deals with 50 supply chain partners to carry out up to £3.6 billion worth of renewals to keep England’s motorways and major A roads running safely and smoothly.    This work is awarded as part of the government-owned company’s brand new six-year Scheme Delivery Framework.    The framework will enable the delivery of renewals across a range of activities, including substantial civils work on barriers and drainage, traffic management activities and design services for a range of projects.    It replaces the soon to e...