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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 Jun 12, 2019
Safety This is why the UK has 11 trailer, caravan accidents a day

This is why the UK has 11 trailer, caravan accidents a day

There are around 4,000 incidents involving trailers every year.
By James Fossdyke May 27, 2019
Safety Mobile crash barriers brought in to reduce delays

Mobile crash barriers brought in to reduce delays

It's the latest in a range of new schemes to cut congestion.
By James Fossdyke May 14, 2019
Autonomous Cars Self-driving dump trucks trialled at UK roadworks

Self-driving dump trucks trialled at UK roadworks

Autonomous trucks are being tested at the A14 roadworks in Cambridgeshire.
By James Fossdyke May 09, 2019
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

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

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
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