Longer lorries are to be allowed on Britain's roads to enable more goods to be carried on fewer journeys, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.This is despite fears about the risks for pedestrians and cyclists, and the potential for damage to roadside infrastructure.

Longer lorries are to be allowed on Britain's roads to enable more goods to be carried on fewer journeys, the Department for Transport (DfT) has announced.This is despite fears about the risks for pedestrians and cyclists, and the potential for damage to roadside infrastructure.