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Stoke-on-Trent prepares to welcome more buses on the road
Thirteen new bus routes are set to be introduced in Stoke-on-Trent as part of ongoing improvements to public transport in the city.
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Council pledge to improve public transport means more buses on the road
Seven new bus routes have been introduced in Stoke-on-Trent to make it easier for residents to get around the city.
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Major improvement work at Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station enters next phase
Work is progressing to improve bus, pedestrian and cycle access to and from Stoke-on-Trent Railway Station.
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Successful discount travel scheme set to continue in Stoke-on-Trent for further six months
An extremely successful discount travel scheme which saw bus fares cut by up to 50 per cent is set to continue for a further six months.
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City council target to fix road defects – smashed!
The ambitious target was set back in May, as part of the DRIVE campaign, to get the city’s roads back to good repair.
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Green light for major signal upgrade to reduce congestion and minimise delays
Traffic lights in Stoke-on-Trent are getting a major upgrade as part of the city council’s drive to improve public transport in the city.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council driving forward with road repairs
Following its launch on Tuesday, May 7, Highway teams from Stoke-on-Trent City Council have gone full throttle on repairing road defects across the city.
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Weston Road works starting this week
From Wednesday 24 July works with include updating the kerb drain system and carriageway resurfacing.
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Vital roadworks to start on Monday 24 June
Motorists are being warned to plan extra time for journeys in and out of the Eaton Park estate due to vital roadworks.
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Drive to make travel safer in the city continues in Lightwood
Transformative work to make travel safer for pedestrians, motorists and cyclists starts next week on Lightwood Road.
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City’s gateway set for transformational works at Station Road
Major works to transform Station Road, outside Stoke-on-Trent’s main line railway station, are set to start after a period of detailed planning.
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Wheels in motion for more bus services across the city
Extra journeys are being introduced on a number of bus routes so that residents can enjoy improved access to work, healthcare, retail and much more.
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Zero-tolerance for reckless drivers in city centre
Following a spate of reckless driving in pedestrianised zones in Hanley, city centre, Stoke-on-Trent City Council has taken a zero-tolerance approach to drivers abusing footpaths.
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Highway improvement works to start in Meir
Highway improvement works are scheduled to begin on Lysander Road, Meir, on Monday 25 March.
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Road works to begin in Trent Vale
Improvement works to a junction in Trent Vale, along the A34, covering Newcastle Road, Clayton Lane, and Godwin Way, will start on Monday, 26 February.
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Roadworks to start in Fenton
Roadworks will start next week at Heron Cross junction in Fenton.
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Council issue stern warning after safety concerns relating to tampered with road works
Road safety concerns have been highlighted following an incident on Chell Street, outside of Central Forest Parks.
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Road safety measures to be implemented outside school
New road safety measures are set to be installed following the tragic fatality of a young child outside a school.
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Leaders unite to demand investment in strategic rail and road corridor, following axing of Birmingham to Manchester HS2 route
Leaders unite to demand investment in strategic rail and road corridor, following axing of Birmingham to Manchester HS2 route
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Hundreds of EV charging points to arrive in Stoke-on-Trent thanks to £3 million cash boost
Hundreds of electric vehicle charging points are set to be installed in Stoke-on-Trent in a move which will help to reduce pollution and improve air quality.
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Roundabout improvement scheme nears completion
Improvement work on a major Stoke-on-Trent roundabout is drawing to a close.
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Transformation of popular city routes for healthier travel options
Works are set to start on transforming Station Road and College Road, in Stoke, creating a safe and attractive travel route between Stoke-on-Trent station and the city centre.
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Leek New Road resurfacing works set to start
Work will start next week on a road resurfacing programme in Baddeley Green.
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Discounted bus fares introduced across Stoke-on-Trent with new Affordable Fares scheme
Bus passengers travelling around Stoke-on-Trent and Newcastle are set to benefit from discounted ticket prices from next month.
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College Road bus gate operating date confirmed
The bus gate will become operational from Monday, April 3 at 5am and will operate in both directions of College Road.
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City council supports multi-agency ‘week of action’ across town centres in Stoke-on-Trent.
Teams from Stoke-on-Trent City Council joined Staffordshire Police and Staffordshire Fire and Rescue for a week-long, multi-agency ‘week of action’ across town centres in Stoke-on-Trent last week.
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Longton now better connected for cyclists and walkers
The new path-way will enable cyclists and walkers to shortcut through from Speedwall Street, via Wood Street, to access the lower end of Anchor Road and Longton Town Centre.
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Speed limit change to parts of the A34
Following concerns about reduced visibility when egressing from driveways, residents approached Stoke-on-Trent City Council to review and make changes to help with road safety.
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Carriageway resurfacing works set to start in Albion Square
Work will start next week on a road resurfacing programme in part of the city centre.
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Improvement works to take place on Basford Bank
Part of the A53 will be closed to all road users and pedestrians on two Sundays so tall trees can be cut back for the first time in 18 years.
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Motorists can use the Etruria Valley Link Road on Monday
Stoke-on-Trent’s newest road will officially open to traffic on Monday.
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Safe School Streets Consultation to launch
Today a School Streets Consultation is launching which aims to create an active, safe and healthy environment near schools.
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Transport Strategy and Delivery Plan moving in the right direction
Residents were asked to have their say on the Transport Strategy Consultation recently, and an impressive turnout resulted in over 1000 voices being heard.
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Shoppers to benefit from reduced parking rates across all towns this Christmas
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has agreed to reduce Christmas parking charges across all towns in December.
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Stoke-on-Trent residents invited to have their say on new transport strategy
Residents are being invited to have their say on a new strategy which aims to revolutionise transport in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Red Route installation confirmed for problematic street
Red Route installation confirmed for problematic street
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City Council sprucing up the parking for Traders at the Longton Exchange
Stoke-on-Trent City Council are sprucing up the Longton Exchange car park, creating a safe and attractive place for shoppers and traders to park.
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Council responds to rogue utility company illegally digging up roads
Last Thursday (9 June 2022) Stoke-on-Trent City Council responded to utility company, VX Fibre and their illegal excavation works on Leek Road.
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Red routes to be introduced on two city roads
Stoke-on-Trent City Council will be starting work on Red Routes across two major roads in the city on Monday 13 June, with the roads being operational and enforceable on Monday 20 June.
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Robbie Williams gig road closures
Motorists and visitors to Burslem are reminded that a number of streets will be closed and have restricted access around the Port Vale ground on Saturday (4 June) for the Robbie Williams gig.
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Fifty-one roads to close in Stoke-on-Trent for street parties
Fifty-one roads will be closed this week so residents can hold street parties for the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee.
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Red line road markings could be installed outside a city school in a bid to crackdown on parking problems.
Schools across Stoke-on-Trent have reported problems at pick-up and drop-off times where dangerous parking is putting pedestrians and other road users at risk.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council is considering applying for powers to enforce moving traffic offences – in a step that could reduce congestion and improve safety for motorists and pedestrians.
The Department for Transport announced in June that all councils in England and Wales could take over enforcement of offences, such as disregarding no entry, no u-turn and one-way restrictions, and co
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Second phase of essential junction improvements to begin
Work will start next week on the second phase of a highway improvement scheme – part of the ongoing £35 million investment in the city’s road and pavement network.
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Ambitious bus improvement plan submitted to Government
Stoke-on-Trent City Council has outlined its ambitious plan to improve bus services across the city.
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'Clean air zone' to be considered for Stoke-on-Trent
A ‘Clean Air Zone’ (CAZ) is to be considered to tackle air quality within the city.
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Work to start to tackle flooding on road in Stoke-on-Trent
Work will start next week on a £235,000 scheme to improve drainage and resurface a busy route in the city.
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Stoke-on-Trent City Council has outlined its planned road improvement schemes for the next three years
A new programme of highway and infrastructure improvements is set to be introduced if approved by city council cabinet members at a meeting on 13 July.
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Over £1.5 million of improvement works to city road as part of wider transformation plan
Over £1.5m of improvement works are set to begin on a major road between Stoke-on-Trent railway station and the city centre this week.
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New and improved Joiners Square roundabout to fully open to traffic this week
The new Joiners Square roundabout will be opened for morning rush hour traffic this Friday (25 June) with increased capacity to cut tailbacks and improve air quality.
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Link road scheme gets under way
Work has started on a new multi-million pound link road which will unlock land for development – with the potential to create hundreds of jobs – and reduce congestion on the A500.
