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Breakdown cover renewal costs sting motorists
Drivers are being urged to shop around after reports of an exponential growth in the cost of breakdown cover
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Women and children first!
​Footman James research shows inclusivity is essential to classic car industry survival
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£20 million for roadside HGV driver facilities
​£20 million of the existing National Highways’ £169 million Users and Communities Fund will be used to improve roadside facilities for HGV drivers
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Major A417 upgrade proceeding
​National Highways has awarded a £460 million contract to Kier to build a four mile stretch of dual carriageway on the A417 between the Brockworth bypass and Cowley roundabout in Gloucestershire.
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Public responses in following A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project consultation
National Highways has published its consultation report, following the feedback from more than 1,200 people on the £1 billion A66 Northern Trans-Pennine project
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Third A19 upgrade opens to boost NorthEast
​National Highways has confirmed its preferred route for a new £51.6 million upgrade to the A19 has now opened to traffic
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Spillage trials aim to re-open roads more quickly
​During a major road incident where police forensic work is required, National Highways teams are often restricted from treating spillages such as oil or diesel, that can damage the road surface in as little as 90 minutes.
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Top UK 10 tunnels new Alfa Romeo Sound Tunnel Index
​The best road tunnels in the UK for motorists to enjoy the sound of their cars have been revealed in the new Alfa Romeo Sound Tunnel Index
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