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The latest stories from our region

Boredom busters for passengers

July 2022 - Keep the whole family entertained and download our free printable activity sheets here!

National Highways South West shortlisted for two ICE engineering awards

July 2022 - The Institution of Civil Engineers has shortlisted two bridge schemes in the South West for engineering awards.

Bridge lift on A303 Sparkford to Ilchester

June 2022 - Watch the timelapse video footage of the A303 Sparkford to Ilchester scheme's temporary bridge being installed - 35 hours ahead of schedule!

Essential cable inspections for M48 Severn Bridge

May 2022 - National Highways starts an essential programme of cable inspections on the M48 Severn Bridge next month to monitor corrosion.

South West roads to benefit from £167m worth of improvement

May 2022 - Millions of road users in the South West are set to enjoy safer, quicker and easier journeys, as we reveal a multi-million-pound package of improvements to roads, pavements and bridges across the region.

News archive

February - Brightening up the M32 – artists set to transform motorway viaduct

December - Cornwall road upgrade’s crossing off milestones as new A30 route takes shape

October - 'Home safe and well' isn’t just for motorists - we’re also helping fish

September - Raising awareness of carbon emissions impact

August - World Photography Day 2021 - meet Aidan Taylor

August - A417 Missing Link: will the new road be future proof?

August - A417 Missing Link - unlocking economic growth for Gloucestershire and beyond

July - Biodiversity on the A417 Missing link

June - International Women in Engineering Day - meet Emma Bazeley

June - International Women in Engineering Day - meet Jenny Gordon

June - International Women in Engineering Day - meet Dominika Mackiewicz

June - International Women in Engineering Day - meet Kit Windsor

June - Bike, trike or take a hike? We’ve got you covered

May - No stone unturned as A30 road upgrade marks first kilometre of Cornish hedging

March - International Women’s Day - meet Becky Marshall

March - International Women’s Day - meet Pauline Woodhall

March - International Women’s Day - meet Jo White

February - South West apprentice Teri Preston

February - South West apprentice Jonny Hill

January - Why I became an Ecologist

November - 'This is Engineering’ day – speaking to an expert

October - Focus on Gloucestershire improvements

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