BBCNEWS BBC News September 2, 2017
Welcome to bbc news. Utility companies could be charged by the hour for digging up busy roads when they work on improving their infrastructure. Ministers hope the policy would force contractors in england to speed up repairs, or carry out work at night to reduce traffic delays caused by their projects. Roadworks cost the economy £4 billion a year due to due to delayed deliveries and people being unable to get to work on time. The proposals follow successful trials in london and kent, which saw severe congestion fall by more than 50 . The charges, which could be up to £2,500 an hour, aim to e...
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