New Highway Improvement Projects Scheduled in UK

Bristol is set to begin work on segregated bus lanes and a cycleway on a busy main road, aiming to improve public transport reliability and safety, despite local concerns about increased congestion. The project, starting December 12, is part of broader transport improvements in anticipation of new housing developments nearby. In Newcastle, a £295,000 highways improvement scheme will commence on November 26, involving road reconstruction and resurfacing, with temporary lane closures to minimize disruption. Additionally, work on the I-80 bridge in Joliet, Illinois, begins this week, which will entail demolition and significant traffic changes as part of a larger project to enhance travel efficiency. Meanwhile, the U.S. has authorized Ukraine to use American-supplied antipersonnel land mines in its ongoing conflict with Russia amidst heightened tensions in Kyiv. These infrastructure and military developments highlight significant regional and international shifts in transport and defense strategies.