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UK to face more travel disruption as travellers return from Easter getaways

The UK is expected to see travel disruption on the roads, with millions returning from Easter getaways. Some 3.96 million drivers are predicted to make their journeys on Monday, causing delays on many major routes, the RAC warned. It comes after ...

18 Apr 2022 at 11:55

High demand for travel during first Christmas getaway in two years

The first Christmas getaway for two years has led to high demand for leisure journeys by road, rail and air. A survey of nearly 2,000 people in Britain for watchdog Transport Focus indicated that 44% plan to travel to visit friends or family ...

23 Dec 2021 at 01:33

Three out of five drivers believe local road conditions have worsened – survey

Three out of five drivers (60%) believe the condition of local roads has deteriorated in the past year, a new survey suggests. Just 4% of the 3,102 motorists polled for the RAC said the roads in their area have improved. The proportion of ...

11 Nov 2022 at 01:01

Fall in traffic as England fans work from home to watch World Cup opener

Traffic levels were down in several cities on Monday morning as many England fans worked from home to watch the team’s World Cup opener. Location technology company TomTom told the PA news agency the level of road congestion in London at ...

21 Nov 2022 at 11:58

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‘Is there any point’ Nenagh councillor’s despair at progress on three TII roads

Councillor Joe Hannigan expressed his frustration at the rate at which work is done on some roads in Tipperary. The councillor was speaking at last week’s Nenagh Municipal District meeting during a discussion on road priorities to be ...

23 Sept 2022 at 21:33

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‘Is there any point’ Nenagh councillor’s despair at progress on three TII roads

23 Sept 2022 at 21:33

Drivers warned not to pick up phones during emergency alert test

Drivers are being warned that it will be illegal to pick up their mobiles during the first test of the Government’s new emergency alert service. The AA said motorists may prefer to switch off their electronic devices before ...

20 Apr 2023 at 15:44

Surge in number of pedestrians injured by e-scooters

The number of pedestrians injured after being hit by e-scooters was nearly four times higher in 2021 than the previous year, new figures show. Department for Transport statistics revealed that 223 people travelling on foot ...

25 May 2022 at 16:09

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More roads need to be added to gritting routes says Cllr Martin Farren

A plea has been made for extra funding to help deal with roads not included on Inishowen's gritting route. The matter was raised at the recent meeting of Donegal County Council when Cllr Martin Farren called on the body ...

07 Feb 2023 at 17:33

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More roads need to be added to gritting routes says Cllr Martin Farren

07 Feb 2023 at 14:33

Luton Airport and RAF Brize Norton runways close in UK heatwave

A major airport runway has been closed amid sizzling temperatures, as extreme heat saw people steer clear of roads and public transport to avoid serious travel disruption. Engineers were called out to London Luton ...

18 Jul 2022 at 19:11

Thames road tunnel scheme to plant million trees to address environmental impact

More than a million trees will be planted as part of a new road tunnel scheme under the River Thames, Government roads agency National Highways has said. A community woodland and two public parks are among the ...

28 Jun 2022 at 01:01

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