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Drivers ignore roadwork closures, risking lives

Published Friday, September 18, 2026 · Updated September 18

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What We Know — Key Points

  • 53% of the 814 incursions reported nationwide in England between January and July this year involved drivers trying to avoid queues, closures or diversions.

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  • The Guardian

    The article emphasizes the severe dangers posed to road workers and drivers by those who deliberately ignore roadwork closures for shortcuts, highlighting the increasing number of such incidents and the agency's efforts to protect workers.

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