The No M1 Widening campaign is picking up momentum as it comes to the end of its first stage. Supporters have been lobbying the Highways Agency's tour of exhibitions promoting the proposals. They have informed and dicussed their views with residents in the towns and villages that will be effected. The consequences of climate change, effects on people and the planet and the link between more roads and more cars have been major topics of debate.

The Highways Agency's own data shows that without widening traffic is forecast to increase by 27%, with widening the figures show 42% up on current levels. Nowhere in the literature does it say what would happen if they made decent investments in public transport.

Reports: Selston with letter to minister | Kegworth: Report with bus times for Selson Report 2 | Long Eaton: Report Pics | City campaign launch

Other links: Country-wide multi-occupational bridges | Contractors bidding for expansion work | No Widening in South Yorkshire