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Monday, 16 September 2024

BBC News

• A83 reopens after heavy rain triggers 500 tonne landslideTraffic has been moved to the diversion route via the Old Military Road.

City AM

• Chinese EV makers should be barred from UK public contracts over data privacy fears, campaigners warn Suppliers suspected of having ties to the Chinese military pose a risk due to the potential for built components to be "weaponised" from overseas.

Birmingham Mail

• UK speed limit could change from next Wednesday despite drivers 'not wanting it'Motorists and road users are being warned over the speed limit being drastically cut to 20mph across MORE roads in a push to curb deaths on the roads.
• Three Highway Code rules could be expanded for EV and hybrid carsMajor Highway Code changes are needed to "take into account the latest risks from electric and hybrid cars", one road safety expert has said in an urgent warning.

Bradford Telegraph & Argus

• £20m road scheme will see new bus lanes, cycle lanes and pedestrian crossingsA £20 MILLION highways scheme will see new bus lanes, cycle lanes and pedestrian crossings on one of the main routes into Bradford city centre.
• Video exposes more horrendous driving on our roadsMore examples of dangerous driving on West Yorkshire's roads have been laid bare in a shocking video released by police.

Daily Post (North Wales)

• 'Huge response' on 20mph and update on when your local road could change back to 30mphWhile the number of responses has been massive the actual roads targeted is far lower
• The places 20mph roads won't revert to 30mph due to fears collisions and injuries will go back upTransport Secretary also responded to some data that showed a rise in injuries on higher speeds roads since new limit introduced

Wales Online

• The man leading the reform of Wales' 20mph law has set out what comes nextKen Skates, Wales' transport minister, has spoken to mark a year on since the introduction of the controversial speed limit

Other Regional Press

• A650 in Bradford set for £20m upgrade for 'people on low income'Over £4m of that is likely to be spent before construction work has even begun