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BBC News
4 days ago
- Politics
- BBC News
Councillor 'devastated' after A47 dual carriageway scheme axed
Councillors have criticised the decision to axe a scheme that would have seen a section of the A47 turned into a dual carriageway. National Highways planned to make a 1.6-mile (2.5km) stretch between Wansford and Sutton, in Cambridgeshire, into double Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander later announced plans to cut the £100m scheme and accused the previous Conservative government of promising infrastructure projects with "no plan to pay for them".Marge Beuttell, Tory, Huntingdonshire councillor, said he was "devastated" by the news and added: "The deaths that we've had [on the road]... seem to count for nothing." She added: "I think they are making a big mistake by not doing it; it has been a danger area for years, and for me, they have not taken that into account."Beuttell said the scheme looked as though it was going ahead until two months ago, and she was "appalled" it was cancelled. "A lot of money has already been spent on this project, so I just don't understand why they're pulling it," she said. "I think they are making a big mistake." Mick Grange, Conservative Sutton Parish councillor, said: "I've lived in the village for just over 30 years and I've seen numerous deaths along that stretch of road."Cyclists won't use it - it's just unsafe."Grange said speed cameras and speed limits should be put in place in the area to make the area Carling, Labour MP for North West Cambridgeshire, said a lot of residents will be "really disappointed that the scheme isn't going ahead now", but was hopeful a positive solution would be found. He added: "This may not have come as an immense surprise. The previous government did not leave us enough money to fund all of the schemes that they promised."He continued: "I'm hopeful that their will be a positive way forward." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
5 days ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
A1 overnight closures at Water Newton for southbound repairs
Part of the A1 will be closed overnight so preparation can begin to repair a carriageway and culvert damaged in a fatal accident last year. The southbound carriageway will be fully closed from the A47 to the Alwalton junction from 21:00 BST to 05:00 on Saturday and Sunday. Diversions will be put in place. Lane one of the carriageway over Billing Brook at Water Newton, near Peterborough, has been closed since Daniel Casariu, from Luton, died at the scene on 1 November."The damaged culvert is over 100 years old, so carrying out permanent repairs continues to be a complex challenge," said Simon Amor, from National Highways. "Our thoughts continue to go out to the family and friends of Daniel Casariu, who tragically passed away following the collision." The outside lane of the northbound carriageway will also be closed during the overnight Highways planned to do preparation work to realign the southbound carriageway and hoped the road would be fully reopened over the coming months. The project was considered complex due to a large water main near the road and the brook, which ran into a Site of Special Scientific Interest. It was also close to the remains of a Roman Amor, the agency's head of delivery, said: "We understand the impact the lane closure is having on motorists and nearby communities. "We thank everyone for their continued patience while this challenging work is undertaken." Follow Cambridgeshire news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
A47 closed into the evening after diesel spillage
Resurfacing works on an A-road following a diesel spillage will continue into the evening, National Highways has said. Norfolk Police said it was called to the A47 Easton roundabout at 22:51 BST on Thursday, following reports of a spillage on the road. National Highways said the road was shut between the A1074 (Norwich) and B1110 (Honingham) for emergency resurfacing works following the incident. However, it said the works were being made "complicated" due to rising temperatures affecting the curing process. A spokesperson for National Highways said specialist contractors were at the road. The work was expected to be completed by Friday afternoon, however, National Highways has now said it was aiming for the road to be reopened by Friday evening. The time of this is currently not known. It added police were looking into the cause of the spillage, which it said was not known. Drivers were advised to take alternative routes and allow extra time for their journey. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Related internet links National Highways
BBC News
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
A47 Acle Straight in Norfolk shut due to serious crash
A major road has been shut in both directions following a collision between two Police said the A47 Acle Straight was likely to remain closed for several were called shortly after 09:00 BST following reports of a crash between the A1064 Acle roundabout and the A149 Acle New and ambulance crews have attended the scene. Drivers have been advised to seek alternative routes. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
BBC News
02-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
A47 closed at East Winch in both directions by serious crash
A major road is expected to remain closed for some time after a two-vehicle services were called to the A47 in East Winch, Norfolk, just before 08:00 single carriageway stretch of the road has been closed in both directions, causing major congestion between King's Lynn and Swaffham.A Norfolk Fire and Rescue Service crew used hydraulic equipment to release people from the vehicles involved. Norfolk Police has described the crash as serious and has advised drivers to find alternative East of England Ambulance Service has been contacted for further details. Follow Norfolk news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
