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New road material paves the way to net zero
Published March 26, 2024 2.33pm
A new material which enables the creation of net zero asphalt has been used in a road resurfacing scheme in County Durham - and it's a UK first.
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£2.94million secured for A690 road safety works
Published March 19, 2024 4.57pm
A County Durham road is to receive almost £3million worth of safety improvements following a successful funding bid.
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Trailblazer devolution deal signed by council leaders
Published March 18, 2024 12.20pm
An historic transfer of power and money from Westminster to the North East was confirmed today following the signing of a landmark devolution deal between the government and the leaders of the region's major councils.
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Major A167 upgrades set to get underway at Newton Aycliffe
Published February 09, 2024 9.21am
A major upgrade of Newton Aycliffe's road network is set to get underway.
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Junction improvement works will help "thriving" County Durham business park to expand
Published February 08, 2024 9.04am
A major improvement scheme at two junctions that will pave the way for the expansion of a County Durham business park is now underway.
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Durham City footbridge to be demolished
Published February 05, 2024 10.09am
A Durham City footbridge has been earmarked for demolition after detailed investigations determined its structural defects are beyond repair.
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Preparatory works start ahead of A690 landslip repair
Published February 02, 2024 9.17am
Preparatory works are underway alongside the A690 ahead of an essential landslip repair scheme.
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Cabinet asked to support county bus services
Published January 09, 2024 3.47pm
We are proposing to continue our financial support for local bus services and their passengers, with an initial redirecting of up to £2.65 million underspend from our concessionary fares budget.