Road cuts end Nuttall's bid

Nuttall has lost out at the eleventh hour in its bid to win the œ35 million North Bridge Relief Road in Doncaster. The contractor was favourite to take the contract, but a last minute withdrawal of funding by the DoT has denied Nuttall the job.

The loss of funds has also come as a severe blow to Doncaster Council, which has already spent œ6 million on the scheme. The project was only eight weeks away from a start on site.

Councillor Peter Welsh, leader of Doncaster Council, described the decision as disastrous. 'At best, this decision is naive and, at worst, irresponsible and petty.'