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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

5 South Wales beauty spots ideal for dog walks as they're free from roads

A Swansea woman highlights five scenic, traffic-free spots in South Wales ideal for dog walking.

Mar 1 • 14:29 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Which roads in Ecuador do you think need urgent attention from the authorities?

Citizens highlight the need for urgent improvements on specific roads in Ecuador, particularly the Ruta del Spondylus, ahead of the approaching holiday season.

Mar 1 • 14:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Bike Getaways: From Luján, Through Rural Roads and Old Train Tracks

The article discusses various cycling routes that explore historical small towns and strategic stops for food, emphasizing the enriching tourist experience offered by bike rides in Buenos Aires province.

Mar 1 • 11:02 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

In Parliament – proposed amendments: funds collected from road closures should return to roads

Proposed amendments in the Lithuanian Parliament aim to redirect funds collected from road closures back into the maintenance and improvement of those roads.

Mar 1 • 09:58 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

Two people injured in traffic accidents, six drivers removed from the road

Two separate traffic accidents in Estonia resulted in injuries and six drivers were removed from the roads due to signs of alcohol or drug use.

Mar 1 • 06:55 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Are Australians losing their sense of direction due to phone apps?

The article discusses how a team called the Map Patrol is mapping remote roads in Australia to address the growing problem of people getting lost, partly due to reliance on mobile navigation apps.

Feb 28 • 20:03 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Rains in Piauí destroy crops, break roads, and interrupt classes; see the damage

Heavy rains in southern Piauí have caused significant damage to crops, roads, and educational institutions.

Feb 28 • 17:00 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Elephants block roads in Sri Lanka and drivers use food to 'negotiate' passage with animals

In Sri Lanka, where the largest population of Asian elephants resides, drivers are resorting to feeding elephants to clear blocked roads caused by these animals.

Feb 28 • 07:02 UTC
🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

Pedestrians should beware of slippery roads in much of the country

There's a significant risk of slipping on icy roads across Finland, particularly in the southern and central regions.

Feb 28 • 06:38 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

National and Provincial Roads Blown Up

The state of national and provincial roads in Argentina is deteriorating due to corruption and lack of strategic planning.

Feb 28 • 03:10 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

What is the plan for the 9,200 kilometers of roads that the State is concessioning

The Argentine government has initiated the bidding process for two vital highway corridors, inviting 15 offers for their privatization.

Feb 27 • 20:56 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

EPR Litoral Pioneiro consolidates a cycle of transformation

The EPR Litoral Pioneiro has completed its second year of operation, solidifying significant transformations in the road infrastructure connecting various regions of Paraná, Brazil.

Feb 27 • 20:49 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Consortium led by Azevedo & Travassos wins Rota Mogiana in SP with a bid of R$ 1.08 billion

The Consortium Rota Mogiana, led by Azevedo & Travassos, secured the concession of over 500 km of roads in São Paulo for R$ 1.085 billion during a state auction.

Feb 27 • 19:27 UTC
🇵🇱 Oko.press
National & Local

Finally equally for tracks and roads. This is how the Railway Fund will change

The Polish government plans to allocate more funding from the fuel fee for railway infrastructure, increasing annual contributions to 10 billion zlotys to improve rail lines.

Feb 27 • 19:15 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Friday's driving conditions were so terrible that even the tow truck couldn't stay on the road – "A bit more nasty weather"

Tow truck drivers in Finland experienced a surge in calls due to treacherous driving conditions caused by icy roads.

Feb 27 • 18:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Metal crunching, roads closed – this is what it looked like on the road

Several traffic accidents occurred across Finland on Friday due to poor driving conditions.

Feb 27 • 14:21 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Drivers alerted to '24 hours' rule as ignoring it could get you banned from roads

Drivers in the UK are being reminded of the crucial '24-hour' rule regarding reporting road collisions to avoid penalties such as fines or driving bans.

Feb 27 • 13:54 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Serious warning for electric car drivers gliding on icy roads – 'Can cause unexpected skids'

Electric car drivers are warned about the potential dangers of regenerative braking on icy roads, which can lead to unexpected skids and loss of control.

Feb 27 • 13:45 UTC
🇮🇳 ABP Ananda
National & Local

Royal Enfield Classic 350: The Dominance of Royal Enfield on the Roads of Israel! The 'Goan Classic 350' Caught Attention in Front of Modi and Netanyahu

The Royal Enfield Classic 350 was prominently displayed during Prime Minister Modi's visit to Israel, sparking interest and conversation among netizens.

Feb 27 • 13:39 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Jimi was worried on the slushy road: 'They swayed precariously'

Severe weather conditions in Southern Finland have caused hazardous travel situations and several accidents on the roads.

Feb 27 • 11:23 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Germany: Chaos on the Roads, Public Transport Paralyzed

Public transport services in Germany are disrupted due to warning strikes called by the Verdi union, causing frustration among many workers.

Feb 27 • 09:30 UTC
🇶🇦 Al Jazeera
National & Local

Iftar Initiatives Flourish on Roads in Egypt

Volunteers in Egypt distribute food and drink to travelers who are fasting before Iftar during the Ramadan season.

Feb 27 • 07:38 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Bad road conditions and closed roads

Iceland is experiencing severe road conditions, leading to closed roads and travel advisories.

Feb 27 • 07:07 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Icy conditions in the capital and difficult driving conditions across the country

Poor driving conditions are reported in Iceland due to icy roads and snowfall across various regions, including the capital.

Feb 27 • 06:54 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Tinubu approves three road projects in Niger

President Bola Tinubu has approved the reconstruction of three major roads in Niger State, aimed at improving infrastructure.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

VIDEOS ⟩ "Totally epic!" Videos are circulating on social media of a car stuck on the ice road

Videos showing a car stranded on an ice road despite authorities' closure of all ice roads have gone viral on social media, highlighting the risks taken by some drivers.

Feb 27 • 06:00 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

People become victims of Rail Baltica construction, getting stuck in mud and damaging cars: "There were terrible events here"

Residents affected by the Rail Baltica construction have expressed their frustration over damaged roads and vehicles due to ongoing infrastructure work.

Feb 27 • 05:29 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Tel Aviv Marathon 2026: The Roads and Streets That Are Blocked for Traffic

The Tel Aviv Marathon for 2026 starts today, blocking numerous roads around the city until the afternoon.

Feb 27 • 04:18 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Tel Aviv Marathon 2026: Here are the roads and streets blocked to traffic

The Tel Aviv Marathon is set to commence on Friday morning, leading to significant road closures throughout the city.

Feb 27 • 04:18 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

Saharanpur: Protest over girl's disappearance, Hindu organizations take to the streets

In Saharanpur, villagers and local Hindu organizations protested and blocked roads for about five hours following the sudden disappearance of a young woman.

Feb 27 • 03:46 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Transforming rivers into roads is losing the way

Indigenous and riverside communities in the Tapajós region are advocating for the recognition of rivers as living entities with rights, emphasizing their cultural and ecological significance.

Feb 27 • 01:00 UTC
🇮🇸 Visir
National & Local

Hellisheiði, Holtavörðuheiði, and Fjarðarheiði all closed

Several significant mountain roads in Iceland are closed due to hazardous conditions including black ice and avalanche risk.

Feb 26 • 22:08 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hellisheiði and Holtavörðuheiði Closed

The Hellisheiði and Holtavörðuheiði roads are currently closed.

Feb 26 • 20:35 UTC
🇮🇸 RUV Frettir
National & Local

Hellisheiði opened – Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði closed until tomorrow

Hellisheiði road has been opened to traffic while Holtavörðuheiði and Fjarðarheiði roads will remain closed until the next morning due to weather conditions.

Feb 26 • 20:35 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

The Transport Administration extends the special maintenance regime on state roads in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru until tomorrow

The Transport Administration has extended the special road maintenance regime in Ida-Viru and Lääne-Viru due to adverse weather conditions until tomorrow morning.

Feb 26 • 18:59 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
National & Local

Renewable rollout leaves $600k repair bill for road 'bogholes'

Regional councils in New South Wales are facing significant repair bills for roads damaged by renewable energy projects, with one council reporting a cost of $600,000 for repairs.

Feb 26 • 18:46 UTC
🇮🇱 Haaretz
National & Local

Tel Aviv Marathon 2026: These are the streets and roads that will be closed to traffic

The Tel Aviv Marathon 2026 will take place tomorrow, with many city roads closed to traffic from early morning until the afternoon.

Feb 26 • 17:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Serious accident in Orivesi – truck collided with passenger car

A serious accident occurred on Thursday evening in Orivesi when a truck collided with a passenger car.

Feb 26 • 17:44 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

B. Vanagas explains how potholes actually form on roads: many do not consider this

Racing driver B. Vanagas attributes the formation of potholes on Lithuania's roads to water infiltration and the drastic temperature fluctuations that occur in spring.

Feb 26 • 17:20 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Alert drivers: the phenomenon that is beginning to appear on the roads of New York due to the persistent cold wave

The National Weather Service has issued a warning about the formation of black ice on New York roads, urging drivers and pedestrians to exercise caution due to dangerously slippery conditions.

Feb 26 • 16:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Matias Barbosa has road closed after storm; pregnant woman rescued by boat

Heavy rain in Matias Barbosa has caused extensive damage, leading to the closure of roads and the evacuation of hundreds of residents.

Feb 26 • 16:08 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Without work, with higher tolls and many more stations: what is the plan for the 9,200 kilometers of roads that the state concessions

Argentina is set to contract out nearly 10,000 kilometers of national roadways to the private sector, with no substantial infrastructure plans in place and increased toll fees expected.

Feb 26 • 14:33 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
National & Local

BE CAREFUL ⟩ "You can't see the yard from Muhvi!" Freezing rain falls in various parts of Estonia

Freezing rain has been reported in several regions of Estonia, creating hazardous conditions on roads and surfaces.

Feb 26 • 13:21 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

After heavy rains that flooded roads, Araguaína remains under a rain alert until Friday (27); see forecast

Heavy rains in Araguaína have led to severe flooding, prompting ongoing weather alerts from the National Institute of Meteorology.

Feb 26 • 12:28 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
National & Local

Residents of Sana record the force of the flood and destruction caused by the rain in Macaé; video

Heavy rain in the Sana area of Macaé, Brazil, has caused severe flooding, blocked roads, and destroyed infrastructure, including a bridge.

Feb 26 • 11:28 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Snow will pile up to 20 centimeters – then a dangerous turn comes

A significant snowstorm has hit southern Finland, causing dangerous driving conditions as a warning for icy roads follows.

Feb 26 • 07:02 UTC
🇳🇴 VG
National & Local

Slippery roads in Eastern Norway – yellow weather warning

Eastern Norway is facing slippery roads due to mild weather and rain, prompting a yellow weather warning from the Meteorological Institute.

Feb 26 • 06:48 UTC
🇳🇴 NRK
National & Local

Several roads are closed and public transport disruptions

Severe weather conditions in Finnmark and Northern Troms have led to road closures and public transport interruptions due to snowstorms.

Feb 26 • 06:21 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Slippery Roads in Eastern Norway

Mild weather and rain have led to slippery roads in Eastern Norway, particularly affecting county and minor roads.

Feb 26 • 06:03 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Roads and sidewalks in the Oslo area covered with ice

Mild weather and rain in Eastern Norway have resulted in icy roads and sidewalks, prompting warnings from traffic authorities.

Feb 26 • 06:03 UTC

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