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BBC News
05-08-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
Road works to improve school run safety in Wolverhampton
Hundreds of pupils, pre-schoolers and their families are to benefit from measures in Wolverhampton designed to make the school run include a new zebra crossing, upgraded signs, flashing 20mph limit signs and school zone markings, with work taking place near Bushbury Nursery School and Northwood Park Primary existing road markings near the schools will be refreshed and bollards are to be added at key locations to prevent dangerous as part of the city council's Safer Routes to School project is taking place during the summer holidays ahead of the start of the new term. Improvements are being made on Bushbury Lane, where the zebra crossing was being added, and Collingwood Road. More schemes are planned for 2025/26, funded through the authority's highways capital June, it was announced the council's Mobile Enforcement Vehicle had been upgraded with high-definition cameras to help enforce school keep clear zones and would be patrolling outside schools at peak vehicle will capture footage of potential parking violations, which will be reviewed by an independent officer. If a contravention is confirmed, a penalty charge notice along with photographic evidence will be issued within 28 was supported by daily enforcement officer foot patrols at sites across the city, the council said. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
BBC News
08-07-2025
- Automotive
- BBC News
A12 Ipswich and Chelmsford roundabout among DfT funding plan
Road networks across the East of England are set to be upgraded and redesigned under confirmed government improvements would be made on infrastructure including the A12 near Ipswich and the Army and Navy roundabout in projects selected by the Department for Transport (DfT) were in Essex, Norfolk and is what they could mean for motorists using the roads. The Army and Navy roundabout - Chelmsford, Essex Plans have been approved to rebuild the existing five-arm roundabout by creating several lanes to run through its so-called hamburger style will help to bust lengthy congestion and reduce emissions, according to Essex County Council.A key gateway into Chelmsford, the Army and Navy was used by up to 70,000 vehicles an hour before the Covid-19 provided by County Hall suggested the new-look junction would make journeys 53% quicker for those using approved the £81m blueprints in November and the government said it would fund works on Sandon park and ride would also be expanded from 1,300 spaces to 1,680 under the plan, with 90 more electric vehicle charging points at the Chelmer Valley site. A12 - Ipswich, Suffolk A package of improvements to the A12 east of Ipswich will span from Bucklesham to will lead to upgrades on seven of the eight roundabouts between the A14 Seven Hills junction and the A1152 Woods was planned to improve traffic flow in the area, particularly due to extra vehicles serving Sizewell scheme was previously estimated to cost £63.6m, with the government pledging £54m in October the DfT refused to provide an updated figure on a spokesman said the scheme would "continue to be funded to reduce congestion and speed up journey times".Also included in the project was a new bus route along Portal Avenue and a dual carriageway at Seckford Hall, near Woodbridge. South East Aylesbury Link Road - Buckinghamshire Work has been ongoing to build a £147m orbital road that bypasses Aylesbury, easing congestion in the town enable the scheme to continue, a link road south-east of the town needed to be DfT already said it would put £13.4m towards building part of this road, but on Tuesday it backed the link route in its entirety after the Treasury's spending 1.1km (0.7-mile) dual carriageway is described as essential to enable homes being built in the will connect to the proposed Southern Link Road through the Hampden Fields development.A road bridge will also be built crossing the Aylesbury to London railway line. Fairglen interchange - Rayleigh, Essex Work has already started on improving the Fairglen interchange, which links the A127, A130 and A1245 at Rayleigh near was planned to future-proof the junction, with an estimated 60,000 new homes to be built in south Essex by include a new bridge for pedestrians and cyclists, as well as a dedicated off-slip link road between the A130 and southbound to the interchange will also include work on surrounding roundabouts in DfT has reaffirmed a £15m contribution it made in 2016 when the Conservatives were in County Council will pay £38m towards the project, with the South East Local Enterprise Partnership also investing £6.2m. A10 West Winch - King's Lynn, Norfolk In its announcement on Tuesday, the government also stressed it was still backing this new road in West West Winch access route will run alongside a new housing development, connecting the A10 south of King's Lynn to the A47 at North was planned to ease the pressure of 4,000 homes being built at West Winch, also relieving traffic on the existing BBC reported in April that the DfT would pay £91.1m towards the £109m the DfT would not confirm that figure on remaining £18m will be met by Norfolk County Council and levies on house builders. Follow East of England news on X, Instagram and Facebook: BBC Beds, Herts & Bucks, BBC Cambridgeshire, BBC Essex, BBC Norfolk, BBC Northamptonshire or BBC Suffolk.
Arabian Business
26-06-2025
- Business
- Arabian Business
Dubai traffic to ease: RTA completes road improvements in Business Bay
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed three traffic improvements in Business Bay, targeting locations along the street that connects to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road. The upgrades focus on traffic flow and road safety in Business Bay, serving residents, visitors, and businesses in the district, the Dubai Media Office said in a statement, adding that the area contains residential, commercial, and service facilities. The improvements form part of a plan to develop infrastructure and enhance road network efficiency in Business Bay. The works support Dubai's population growth and urban expansion. Dubai's Business Bay gets traffic flow upgrades from RTA The completed improvements deliver traffic flow, safety, and travel times for road users in high-density areas. RTA converted the street parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road from a two-lane, two-way configuration into a one-way dual roadway. The authority updated signage and road markings as part of this work. The adjustment reduced traffic overlap points and increased the street's capacity by 100 per cent. The changes improve traffic flow whilst enhancing road safety and ensuring movement for road users. A 100-metre storage lane was added at the intersection of Al Mustaqbal Street with Al Khaleej Al Tejari 1 Street. The addition increases right-turn capacity towards First Al Khail Street by up to 50 per cent. The measure reduces congestion, shortens waiting times, and boosts the intersection's capacity and level of service. RTA reorganised the service road parallel to Al Mustaqbal Street near the towers. An lane was introduced to accommodate traffic volumes. This step increased road capacity by 50 per cent and reduced traffic conflicts, enhancing traffic movement. The authority expanded the entry point to the bridge on Al Mustaqbal Street over the canal in the direction of First Al Khail Street. The expansion increases capacity from one lane to two, doubling capacity.
Zawya
26-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Dubai's RTA completes 3 traffic improvements on Business Bay area
DUBAI - Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed three traffic improvements on Business Bay. The improvements involved expanding and upgrading several locations along the street, which connects directly to Sheikh Zayed Road and Al Khail Road, to enhance traffic flow and road safety in the area. These enhancements serve the needs of residents, visitors, and businesses in a district characterised by a diverse mix of residential, commercial, and service facilities. These works form part of a broader plan to upgrade infrastructure and boost the efficiency of Dubai's road network to keep pace with population growth and urban development. The completed enhancements contribute to smoother traffic flow, higher safety standards, and reduced travel times, particularly in high-density zones, thereby improving the overall road user experience. As part of the upgrades, the street parallel to Sheikh Zayed Road was converted from a two-lane, two-way configuration into a one-way dual roadway, with updated signage and road markings. This adjustment reduced traffic overlap points, increased the street's capacity by 100 percent, and improved overall traffic flow. Additionally, a 100-metre-long storage lane was added at the intersection of Al Mustaqbal Street with Al Khaleej Al Tejari 1 Street to increase right-turn capacity towards First Al Khail Street by up to 50 percent. This measure reduced congestion, shortened waiting times, and boosted the intersection's capacity and level of service. Further improvements were carried out near the towers, where the service road parallel to Al Mustaqbal Street was reorganised, and an additional lane was introduced to accommodate rising traffic volumes. This step increased road capacity by approximately 50 percent and reduced traffic conflicts. Moreover, RTA expanded the entry point to the bridge on Al Mustaqbal Street over the canal in the direction of First Al Khail Street from one lane to two, doubling its capacity. This measure eased traffic pressure during peak hours and improved vehicle flow along this critical corridor.
Zawya
09-06-2025
- Zawya
Dubai's RTA launches traffic enhancement works in 40 locations
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced a series of traffic improvements across 40 key locations in the emirate, scheduled for implementation between June and September 2025. The works will cover 22 major streets, nine school zones, more than five development areas, and several internal roads in Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, and Nad Al Sheba. These improvements will be carried out during the summer holiday to minimise disruption to daily traffic flow while ensuring the highest safety standards at all targeted sites. These efforts form part of a broader strategy to improve traffic flow, road safety, journey times, and connectivity between residential, educational, and development areas across the city, RTA said. The next phase will include traffic enhancements at key locations, such as Jumeirah Village Circle towards Hessa Street, Ras Al Khor Road, Al Thanya Street, and King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud Street. Additional improvements will be made to Al Meydan Street, Al Sa'ada Street, Al Asayel Street, and the junction of Al Wasl Street with Al Manara Street. As part of its commitment to improving traffic efficiency and road safety around educational institutions, RTA is undertaking roadworks at nine strategic school zone locations. This includes upgrades at the Al Warqa 1 school complex, the construction of an additional bus entrance at GEMS School in Al Warqa 3, the widening of access and exit points around The English College in Al Safa 1 on Sheikh Zayed Road, and the installation of a signal-controlled pedestrian crossing on Al Seedaf Street in Al Barsha 1. These measures aim to ease congestion during peak morning and afternoon hours. In response to the emirate's population growth and booming economy, RTA is also implementing traffic solutions at five major development zones. This includes the construction of a direct access route to Al Muhaisnah labour camps from Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road, upgrades to Al Mustaqbal Street (Brookfield) for improved access to newly developed residential communities, better connectivity between Al Khail Road and Al Asayel Street via Al Marabea' Street, and enhancements at Nad Al Hamar junction near Lootah Mosque. Additionally, new parking facilities will be developed to serve Zayed Educational Complex in Oud Al Muteena 1. RTA will also complete internal roadworks in various areas, including Tolerance District, Al Khawaneej 2, Jebel Ali Industrial 1, Nad Al Sheba, and Al Warqa. Pedestrian walkways will be constructed in Al Quoz Creative Zone to improve pedestrian safety. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
