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Motorway roadworks paused to ease congestion for mourners travelling to London

National Highways said planned closures of motorways serving London have been paused until after the Queen’s funeral.

The Independent UK

Bosses give M6 update after roadworks closures see kids 'stuck in cars for 10 hours'

Highways chiefs are considering changing plans for future closures after this weekend's chaos

Manchester Evening News

National Highway bosses may 'rethink' M6 roadworks after traffic chaos

Bosses are reportedly rethinking the plans to close the motorway over the coming weeks

Liverpool Echo

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Delays on M60 after crash involving 'at least four cars' closes lane

Five miles of queues were reported at 1.20pm

Manchester Evening News

Mum-of-five killed on M1 smart motorway after car broke down in live lane

Nargis Begum was stranded in a live lane with no hard shoulder

Manchester Evening News

M1 smart motorway was factor in mum-of-five's death

She was travelling from Derby

Nottingham Post

Kids stuck in cars 'for ten hours' as people ration water in M6 motorway chaos

Some drivers said they were 'running out of petrol' due to the delays

Manchester Evening News

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Design of smart motorway contributed to woman's death, coroner says

“If there had been a hard shoulder, Nargis Begum would not be dead”

Wales Online

People ration water and kids stuck in cars 'for nine hours' in M6 motorway chaos

Some drivers have reportedly been forced to go to the toilet inside their cars

Liverpool Echo

M5 diversion routes as motorway is closed northbound following crash

The closure is expected to remain in place for several hours

Bristol Post

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

M56 traffic stopped as police respond to 'serious incident'

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

Liverpool Echo

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Manchester Evening News

Manchester Airport issues important warning to drivers ahead of their holidays

The airport made the announcement on social media

Daily Mirror

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

Birmingham Post

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

Daily Mirror

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

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Liverpool Echo

Fury as pigeons trapped in M53 bridge after structural work

The initial work was carried out following complaints of pigeon excrement

Manchester Evening News

'Complete closure' of M56 section set for this weekend

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

Nottingham Post

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"

Liverpool Echo

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

Creamfields runs until Sunday

Manchester Evening News

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

Bristol Post

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

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

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