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M6 motorway lane closed due to diesel spill and crash response crews working on site

Diesel spill on two M6 lanes extends closure after crash

A diesel spill on the M6 southbound near Lancaster prolonged closure after a crash. Two lanes required cleaning to restore skid resistance and safety....

Highways & Construction•August 28, 2026

Construction site showing wastewater treatment facility upgrade works in Thames Valley

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Diesel spill on two M6 lanes extends closure after crash

A diesel spillage on the M6 southbound near Lancaster kept two lanes closed long after vehicles were recovered, highlighting the complexities of incident response on UK motorways.

InfrastructureAugust 28, 2026

£150m upgrade renews Thames Valley wastewater assets before failure hits roads

A £150m programme is upgrading key wastewater treatment assets across the Thames Valley. The work reduces risk to roads and communities by renewing ageing infrastructure before failures disrupt traffic or spill into rivers.

InfrastructureAugust 28, 2026

New road materials face years of testing before live use on UK highways

UK road materials promising lower carbon and longer life often wait years before use on live roads. Real-world testing and regulatory hurdles slow adoption despite clear benefits.

InfrastructureAugust 28, 2026

Small grants back UK communities hit by roadworks and diversion routes

The Community Legacy Fund offers grants to UK groups in places affected by roadworks and diversion routes, recognising disruption beyond the barriers and its impact on communities.

Children crossing the road with adults on a busy urban street during school run

InnovationAugust 28, 2026

Survey explores barriers to safer travel for neurodivergent children

A survey is gathering experiences from neurodivergent children, families and professionals to inform better road safety measures and travel guidance across UK roads and school routes.

Construction site with roadworks and planning documents illustrating UK infrastructure project delays

InfrastructureAugust 28, 2026

Major UK infrastructure projects delayed by slow approvals, not construction

Approvals for planning, environmental, and legal processes are slowing major UK infrastructure projects before construction starts, extending delivery times and increasing costs.

Diesel spill on two M6 lanes extends closure after crash

£150m upgrade renews Thames Valley wastewater assets before failure hits roads

New road materials face years of testing before live use on UK highways

Small grants back UK communities hit by roadworks and diversion routes

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Diesel spill on two M6 lanes extends closure after crash

£150m upgrade renews Thames Valley wastewater assets before failure hits roads

New road materials face years of testing before live use on UK highways

Small grants back UK communities hit by roadworks and diversion routes

Survey explores barriers to safer travel for neurodivergent children

Major UK infrastructure projects delayed by slow approvals, not construction