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Motorcycles UK government publishes guide to designing roadways for riders

UK government publishes guide to designing roadways for riders

Could other governments learn from their example?
By Brian Potter 1 February 2022
Technology UK major roads to 'accelerate' switch to low-carbon asphalt

UK major roads to 'accelerate' switch to low-carbon asphalt

Warm-mix asphalt requires less energy to produce, offering huge CO2 savings.
By James Fossdyke 24 August 2021
Industry £218m funding announced for roads in the east of England

£218m funding announced for roads in the east of England

The cash will be used on numerous projects over the next year.
By James Fossdyke 15 June 2021
Safety New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

New deal to improve accident response in the West Midlands

The deal is signed by emergency services and the organsiation in charge of English motorways.
By James Fossdyke 20 May 2021
Highways England rolls out 'anti-ageing' cream for road surfaces

Highways England rolls out 'anti-ageing' cream for road surfaces

The new asphalt mix is designed to make road surfaces more resilient.
By James Fossdyke 29 April 2021
Safety New weather stations installed in UK to keep tabs on roads during winter

New weather stations installed in UK to keep tabs on roads during winter

Highways England says new equipment will help it make decisions on the strategic road network.
By James Fossdyke 12 February 2021
Green UK study investigates microplastic pollution from roads

UK study investigates microplastic pollution from roads

Highways England is looking at whether microplastics are washed off roads and into the environment.
By James Fossdyke 4 January 2021
Technology Highways England launches trial to make road markings clearer

Highways England launches trial to make road markings clearer

New tech will prevent 'ghost markings' when road layouts change.
By James Fossdyke 21 December 2020
Safety New study reveals worrying driving for work death numbers

New study reveals worrying driving for work death numbers

Almost a third of all road deaths occur while people are driving for work.
By Dominik Wilde 10 December 2020
Government Authorities plan to make car journeys better for disabled people

Authorities plan to make car journeys better for disabled people

Highways England has announced measures it hopes will improve facilities.
By James Fossdyke 28 September 2020
Green Road and rail authorities collaborate to cut city-centre traffic

Road and rail authorities collaborate to cut city-centre traffic

Network Rail and Highways England want 'park-and-ride' train stations outside towns.
By James Fossdyke 22 September 2020
£5.2m road improvement scheme ends with milestone refurbishment

£5.2m road improvement scheme ends with milestone refurbishment

The work was completed in a layby on the A66.
By James Fossdyke 21 September 2020
Safety Drivers warned after 46,000 unsecured loads found on English motorways

Drivers warned after 46,000 unsecured loads found on English motorways

The warning comes ahead of lockdown lifting this weekend.
By James Fossdyke 1 July 2020
Government Government to spend £12 million on M56 between Manchester and Wales

Government to spend £12 million on M56 between Manchester and Wales

Highways England is promising a smoother road surface and better drainage.
By James Fossdyke 4 May 2020
Police Police 'supercab' trucks are patrolling the M25 to help improve safety

Police 'supercab' trucks are patrolling the M25 to help improve safety

The HGV tractor units are being deployed to catch drivers using phones.
By James Fossdyke 18 March 2020
Technology New motorway lighting technology could reduce lane closures

New motorway lighting technology could reduce lane closures

Highways England hopes the system will cut the need for routine checks.
By James Fossdyke 2 March 2020
Commercial Vehicles New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

New M20 barrier promises 'less disruption' during Operation Stack

And plans for a new lorry park are being shelved.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2020
Laybys in south-west England get new bins to tackle roadside litter

Laybys in south-west England get new bins to tackle roadside litter

Highways England says litter is a safety issue, as well as an eyesore.
By James Fossdyke 17 February 2020
Technology Automated cone-laying trucks coming soon to a motorway near you

Automated cone-laying trucks coming soon to a motorway near you

It's hoped the vehicles will make cone-laying safer for everyone.
By James Fossdyke 20 January 2020
Technology Road marking robot drafted in to speed up roadworks

Road marking robot drafted in to speed up roadworks

The robot has even written a New Year message to motorists...
By James Fossdyke 3 January 2020
UK set to be top to toe in tailbacks as Christmas rush hits the roads

UK set to be top to toe in tailbacks as Christmas rush hits the roads

Almost 31 million drivers plan leisure trips in the run-up to the 25th.
By James Fossdyke 17 December 2019
Technology Authorities turn to drones for help managing M6 roadworks

Authorities turn to drones for help managing M6 roadworks

The unmanned aircraft are used to keep tabs on the roadworks
By James Fossdyke 18 October 2019
Green New road design is trialled in bid to reduce water pollution

New road design is trialled in bid to reduce water pollution

Yes, you read that right. Not air pollution, water pollution.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2019
Official Highways England invests in Volvo XC40 fleet

Highways England invests in Volvo XC40 fleet

The government firm has bought 41 of the Swedish crossovers.
By Dominik Wilde 25 September 2019
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