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Government Roadworks undergo major changes to reduce disruptions

Roadworks undergo major changes to reduce disruptions

Two stretches of roadworks in north-west England have been changed to help get the work done faster.
By James Fossdyke Apr 17, 2019
Government Congestion-busting schemes fail to reduce average journey times

Congestion-busting schemes fail to reduce average journey times

Government report finds average journey times have not fallen.
By James Fossdyke Apr 15, 2019
Government 459 miles of roadworks to be lifted for Easter weekend

459 miles of roadworks to be lifted for Easter weekend

Traffic-calming measure will apparently leave 99 percent of the network 'roadworks-free'.
By James Fossdyke Apr 12, 2019
Government Highways England takes on fleet of 70 Land Rover Discoverys

Highways England takes on fleet of 70 Land Rover Discoverys

The British 4x4s start patrolling the nation's motorways this month.
By James Fossdyke Mar 25, 2019
Green New £2.8m deal will see motorways get 50 new EV charging points

New £2.8m deal will see motorways get 50 new EV charging points

Highways England hopes the plan will help motorists switch to electric cars.
By James Fossdyke Mar 11, 2019
Amount of litter cleared from UK motorways is shocking

Amount of litter cleared from UK motorways is shocking

Motorists urged to clean up their act as litter purge begins.
By James Fossdyke Mar 08, 2019
Government Government to change motorway roadworks after drivers' 'feedback'

Government to change motorway roadworks after drivers' 'feedback'

Highways England says roadworks in the North West will be changed to reduce disruption.
By James Fossdyke Feb 18, 2019
Technology Government announces £20m funding for 'digital road' projects

Government announces £20m funding for 'digital road' projects

Highways England says it welcomes proposals for high-tech road maintenance and connectivity systems.
By James Fossdyke Feb 11, 2019
Government New barriers to reduce noise pollution from busy roads

New barriers to reduce noise pollution from busy roads

The government-run company responsible for main roads is also fitting double-glazing and quieter asphalt.
By James Fossdyke Jan 11, 2019
Pothole compensation has quadrupled this year

Pothole compensation has quadrupled this year

New data shows that almost £330,000 has been paid out so far this financial year.
By James Fossdyke Dec 26, 2018
M6 gets speed limit raised for Christmas... but only in roadworks

M6 gets speed limit raised for Christmas... but only in roadworks

A stretch of the M6 in Cheshire will see the limit rise from 50 to 60 mph.
By James Fossdyke Dec 23, 2018
Roadworks to be lifted in time for Christmas getaways

Roadworks to be lifted in time for Christmas getaways

Highways England plans to lift or suspend 97 percent of roadworks on motorways and A-roads.
By James Fossdyke Dec 17, 2018
Safety Highways gears up for wild winter with fleet of new gritters

Highways gears up for wild winter with fleet of new gritters

More than 190 gritters will arrive with English fleets in the next two years.
By James Fossdyke Nov 13, 2018
Government New deals to carry out £8.7bn of work on motorways and A-roads

New deals to carry out £8.7bn of work on motorways and A-roads

Deals will see 13 companies working on strategic roads across England.
By James Fossdyke Nov 09, 2018
Safety 'Deplorable' tailgating causes one in eight UK road casualties

'Deplorable' tailgating causes one in eight UK road casualties

Former F1 driver Nigel Mansell is backing a campaign to raise awareness.
By James Fossdyke Sep 17, 2018
Safety Pioneering barriers will reduce motorway noise pollution

Pioneering barriers will reduce motorway noise pollution

First "noise barriers" will be built on the M1 in Yorkshire.
By James Fossdyke Sep 03, 2018
Weird Authorities improve road safety... while making gin alcohol

Authorities improve road safety... while making gin alcohol

Hedgerows removed from the roadside have a new lease of life in gin manufacture.
By James Fossdyke Aug 13, 2018
Safety Speed Limit Could Rise In Motorway Roadworks

Speed Limit Could Rise In Motorway Roadworks

Proposals laid out this week suggest raising 50 mph limits to 55 or 60 mph in certain places.
By James Fossdyke Jul 19, 2018
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