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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 03 January 2020
Safety Football fans urged to take care when travelling over festive period

Football fans urged to take care when travelling over festive period

There will be a huge number of football matches in the UK over the next week.
By James Fossdyke 26 December 2019
General More than 800 miles of roadworks to be lifted over Christmas break

More than 800 miles of roadworks to be lifted over Christmas break

The news comes as the RAC predicts heavy traffic in the lead-up to Christmas.
By James Fossdyke 18 December 2019
General 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
Safety Students returning to uni face serious dangers with overloaded cars

Students returning to uni face serious dangers with overloaded cars

Research shows students returning to uni could put too much weight in their vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 18 September 2019
Safety Smart motorway training offered to breakdown companies

Smart motorway training offered to breakdown companies

The eight-hour course is supposed to help operators work safely on motorways without hard shoulders.
By James Fossdyke 16 September 2019
Safety Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

Highways England comes out in defence of smart motorways

It's after the AA recommended stopping the rollout of motorways that use the hard shoulder as a lane.
By James Fossdyke 09 September 2019
Safety Report reveals dangers of breaking down on a smart motorway

Report reveals dangers of breaking down on a smart motorway

The report from Highways England was penned in 2016, but recently uncovered by the AA.
By James Fossdyke 02 September 2019
Safety M1 safety initiative sees accident rate fall by a third

M1 safety initiative sees accident rate fall by a third

The M1 safety week was so successful that Highways England is planning similar schemes elsewhere.
By James Fossdyke 19 August 2019
General 480 miles of motorway roadworks to be lifted for Bank Holiday weekend

480 miles of motorway roadworks to be lifted for Bank Holiday weekend

That will mean 97 percent of the UK's strategic road network will be free from roadworks.
By James Fossdyke 15 August 2019
Green Eco-friendly tyre-based asphalt trialled on M1 near Leicester

Eco-friendly tyre-based asphalt trialled on M1 near Leicester

The new surface contains up to 750 old tyres per kilometre.
By James Fossdyke 08 August 2019
Safety Football fans told to 'play it safe' on the roads this season

Football fans told to 'play it safe' on the roads this season

Highways England and the FA are reminding fans to drive safely.
By James Fossdyke 05 August 2019
Government Motorways and A-roads to benefit from £8.7bn of improvement projects

Motorways and A-roads to benefit from £8.7bn of improvement projects

A total of 18 projects will be funded by Highways England, with a total cost of nearly £9bn.
By James Fossdyke 26 July 2019
General More eco-friendly resurfacing process sees roadworks finished faster

More eco-friendly resurfacing process sees roadworks finished faster

"Pioneering" resurfacing system is being used on the A1 in Yorkshire
By James Fossdyke 25 July 2019
Safety Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be 'check your vehicle day'

Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be 'check your vehicle day'

Nigel Mansell is backing the initiative ahead of summer holidays
By James Fossdyke 16 July 2019
Technology Motorway signs could soon go multi-lingual to help foreign truckers

Motorway signs could soon go multi-lingual to help foreign truckers

Signposts will 'speak' nine foreign languages.
By James Fossdyke 15 July 2019
Government Electric vehicles trialled for use at roadworks

Electric vehicles trialled for use at roadworks

Highways England is testing the vehicles at roadworks in the East Midlands.
By James Fossdyke 02 July 2019
Safety 700 extra breakdowns a week expected on motorways in July and August

700 extra breakdowns a week expected on motorways in July and August

Highways England is launching a campaign to try and reduce unnecessary breakdowns.
By James Fossdyke 25 June 2019
General M6 Toll prices to rise by up to 50p from next month

M6 Toll prices to rise by up to 50p from next month

Prices for cars will rise by between 10 and 30p, depending on time of day.
By James Fossdyke 17 June 2019
Police New Mondeo estate celebrates M1 motorway anniversary

New Mondeo estate celebrates M1 motorway anniversary

The new Mondeo Estate meets the old-school Zephyr.
By Dominik Wilde 12 June 2019
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