Text of PM’s inaugural address (via video conference) at the Annual International Yoga Conference in Rishikesh
Feb32017
Text of PM’s inaugural address (via video conference) at the Annual International Yoga Conference in Rishikesh
Feb32017
Press release: Planned roadworks in Bristol, Gloucestershire, Somerset, BANES, Wiltshire, West Dorset and Devon: weekly summary for Monday 6 February to Sunday 12 February 2017
The following summary of planned new and ongoing road improvements over the coming week is correct as of the above date but could be subject to change due to weather conditions or unforeseen circumstances. All our improvement work is carried out with the aim of causing as little disruption as possible.
Bristol
M32 junction 2 to junction 3: MetroBus scheme (Bristol City Council work)
Narrow lanes with 40mph speed restrictions will be in operation northbound and southbound until April 2017.
Gloucestershire
M5 junction 10 to junction 11A: structure maintenance
Narrow lanes with contraflow and 50mph speed restrictions will be in operation northbound and southbound until July 2017.
M5 junction 12 to junction 11A: resurfacing
Northbound carriageway, including junction 12 entry slip road, will be closed overnight from 8pm on 6 February until 6am on 7 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
M5 junction 11: structure maintenance
Northbound rntry slip road will be closed overnight from 9pm on 6 February until 6am on 7 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
M5 junction 11 to junction 10: structure maintenance
Northbound carriageway will be closed overnight from 9pm on 7 February until 6am on 8 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
M5 junction 11A to junction 10: traffic management changes
Northbound carriageway will be closed nightly, 9pm to 6am, from 8 February until 10 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
M5 junction 10 to junction 11: traffic management changes
Southbound carriageway will be closed nightly, 9pm to 6am, from 8 February until 10 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
M5 Gloucester Gateway Service Area: resurfacing
Northbound exit slip road and entry slip road will be closed overnight from 8pm on 7 February until 6am on 8 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
M5 Gloucester Gateway Service Area: resurfacing
Northbound exit slip road to Service Area will be closed nightly, 8pm to 6am, from 8 February until 10 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
A40 Elmbridge Court roundabout: construction work
Narrow lanes with 40mph speed restrictions will be in place until September 2017.
Wiltshire
M4 junction 16: roundabout reconstruction
Narrow lanes with 40mph speed restrictions will be in place on the eastbound exit slip road, and westbound exit slip road from 7 February, until October 2017.
M4 junction 16: traffic management changes
Westbound exit slip road will be closed overnight from 8pm on 6 February until 5am on 7 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
Somerset
M5 junction 22: survey work
Northbound exit slip road and entry Slip road will be closed overnight from 8pm on 6 February until 6am on 7 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
Southbound exit slip road and entry slip will be closed overnight from 8pm on 7 February until 6am on 8 February. Diversion will be clearly signposted.
General enquiries
Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.
Media enquiries
Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.
Feb32017
China issues yellow alert for fog
China’s national observatory on Friday issued a yellow alert for fog in the country’s northern and central regions.
From Friday to Saturday, there will be thick fog in parts of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region as well as provinces of Henan, Hubei, Sichuan and Hunan. In parts of Hebei, Hunan and Hubei, the fog will reduce visibility to less than 500 meters, the National Meteorological Center said.
In extreme cases visibility may fall below 200 meters in those regions, it added.
The center said drivers in affected regions should slow down to safe speeds.
China has a four-tier color-coded warning system for severe weather, with red being the most serious, followed by orange, yellow and blue.
Feb32017
Creation of Indian Civil Accounts Service (ICAS) a huge reform in the Public Financial Administration in the country says Controller General of Accounts (CGA) Ms Archana Nigam at the 41st Civil Accounts Day held yesterday, March 01 2017
Smt. Archana Nigam, Controller General of Accounts (CGA), said that creation of Indian Civil Accounts Service was a huge reform in the Public Financial Administration in the country. She was delivering the
Feb32017
Press release: Weather update: no restrictions planned for A14 Orwell Bridge
Highways England is advising road users in the east of England that there are no current plans to close the Orwell Bridge in Suffolk tomorrow (Friday 3 February).
High winds have been forecast across the region for much of the day, peaking in the afternoon. However, based on the latest information from forecasters, Highways England considers it unlikely that conditions at the bridge will require a closure.
Drivers are asked to pay close attention to the weather forecast in case circumstances change. Safety is Highways England’s top priority, and any decision about whether to close the bridge will be based on the safety of road users, taking into account the speed and prevailing direction of the wind.
Whilst the bridge is open, Highways England will continue to monitor wind speeds closely. If there is an increase in the forecast high winds, which would make the crossing unsafe for drivers, the Orwell Bridge, which carries the A14 over the River Orwell near Ipswich, could be closed at some point on Friday 3 February.
If the Orwell Bridge is closed, the planned diversion route is via the A1156, A1189 and A1214 through Ipswich.
Drivers planning to travel on Friday 3 February are encouraged to plan their journey in advance and check the latest weather and traffic conditions along the route. You can get the latest forecast from BBC weather, the Met Office, and BBC Radio Suffolk.
Drivers should be aware of sudden gusts of wind, and give high-sided vehicles, caravans, motorbikes and bicycles plenty of space.
Highways England provides live traffic information via its website, local and national radio travel bulletins, electronic road signs and mobile platforms. Local weather information is also available on Twitter at @HighwaysEAST. The latest weather forecast can be seen on the Met Office website.
General enquiries
Members of the public should contact the Highways England customer contact centre on 0300 123 5000.
Media enquiries
Journalists should contact the Highways England press office on 0844 693 1448 and use the menu to speak to the most appropriate press officer.