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The Latest Breaking News from National Highways

Warning to drivers as part of M56 to be 'totally closed' this weekend

Make sure you plan your journey

Liverpool Echo

National Highways boss tells inquest smart motorways ‘are safer’

Nick Harris was giving evidence at the inquest into the death of Nargis Begum, who died on the M1 after getting out of a car her husband was driving.

The Independent UK

M56 closed eastbound towards Manchester due to 'serious incident'

Emergency services raced to the scene on Tuesday night

Manchester Evening News

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M56 traffic stopped as police respond to 'serious incident'

Cheshire Police and the North West Ambulance Service are at the scene

Liverpool Echo

Manchester Airport issues important warning to drivers ahead of their holidays

The airport made the announcement on social media

Manchester Evening News

M6 fire: Huge blaze engulfs motorway amid reports of 'multiple explosions' heard

"Multiple explosions" were heard with a massive lorry fire breaking out on the M6 motorway in the West Midlands forcing it to be closed southbound and leading to long tailbacks

Daily Mirror

The Protector Group sees profits rise on the back of UK infrastructure contracts

The Team Valley-based firm said it has also won significant contracts with National Grid, National Highways and Network Rail

Birmingham Post

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Fury as pigeons trapped in motorway bridge after complaints of 'excessive excrement'

National Highways had carried out "structural work to block pigeons in the under space" under a motorway bridge in Cheshire but some birds were left trapped over the weekend

Daily Mirror

Fury as pigeons trapped in M53 bridge after structural work

The initial work was carried out following complaints of pigeon excrement

Liverpool Echo

'Complete closure' of M56 section set for this weekend

"Before travelling plan ahead and allow extra time to complete your journey.”

Manchester Evening News

Villagers pleased new A46 bypass planners have considered their views

"We are really pleased that the input from the village has had a very positive impact on the plan"

Nottingham Post

Warning to anyone travelling to Creamfields after man seriuously injured after M56 crash

Creamfields runs until Sunday

Liverpool Echo

Urgent warning to Creamfields festivalgoers after young man seriously injured on M56

A man in his 20s was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a car on the motorway

Manchester Evening News

Section of M5 to be closed overnight for 'abnormal load convoy'

Diversions are in place for motorists between 10pm tonight (August 24) and 5am tomorrow

Bristol Post

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Wales Online

Unclear when 'secret' M6 speed cameras catching thousands are switched on

More than 3,500 have been clocked breaking the temporary 40mph speed limit on one stretch of the motorway

Birmingham Post

National Highways invests £196m into Midlands road schemes

Work will see major routes such as M6 and A43 undergoing maintenance and repair work

Liverpool Echo

Woman shot dead, crooks jailed this week and motorway closures

These are the latest ECHO headlines on Monday, August 22

Liverpool Echo

M53, M56, M57 and M62 to close this week and 'delays' expected

Here's a list of all the motorway closures you can expect between August 22 and 28

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Nottingham Post

Serious injuries after crash which closed A52 in Nottinghamshire for hours

A woman was taken to hospital

Liverpool Echo

'Mammoth load' arrives at final destination after 'completely filling' motorway

The furnace is "one of the "largest objects ever to be moved on UK roads"

Liverpool Echo

Pictures show 'mammoth load' begin 15-hour journey across M53

The lanes are expected to open again at 10am on Sunday

Wales Online

Advice for motorists with lengthy delays expected to hit journeys in coming days

National Highways has outlined some top tips to help people keep traffic moving and make their journeys easier with many expected to hit the road

Birmingham Post

Cornwall mining industry playing 'big part' in A30 upgrade

The road is expected to be open to traffic in the winter of 2023

Leeds Live

M621 closure in Leeds: Motorway to shut for 12 nights in August as major roadworks take place

M621 in Leeds is set to be closed overnight later this month for major improvement works

Liverpool Echo

M6, M53, M56, M57 and M58 to close with motorists expecting 'delays'

Here's a list of all the motorway closures you can expect between August 8 and 14

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