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Police Major M25 closure in Surrey scheduled for 12-15 July

Major M25 closure in Surrey scheduled for 12-15 July

It will be the second of at least three planned closures for this year.
By Angel Sergeev 19 June 2024
Industry Speed limit in Germany: present and history

Speed limit in Germany: present and history

There have always been discussions about unlimited speed on motorways
By Brian Potter 26 March 2024
Police M25 closed this weekend in both directions, see alternative routes

M25 closed this weekend in both directions, see alternative routes

Our advice: stay home if possible.
By Angel Sergeev 13 March 2024
Crashes / Wrecks Human waste spill on highway leads to wrecked police cars, chaos

Human waste spill on highway leads to wrecked police cars, chaos

Multiple accidents occurred after a truck scattered fecal matter across the highway, but no one was seriously hurt.
By Brian Potter 20 July 2023
Green UK government

UK government "unlikely" to hit targets on motorway charging network

The RAC says the government is "not on track" to meet its own commitment to chargers on the motorway network.
By James Fossdyke 22 May 2023
Government Longer lorries to grace UK roads from end of May

Longer lorries to grace UK roads from end of May

The longer 'LST' trailers are designed to reduce the number of trucks on the road.
By James Fossdyke 17 May 2023
Safety UK: Call for hard shoulders to be reinstated on existing smart motorways

UK: Call for hard shoulders to be reinstated on existing smart motorways

The RAC wants the government U-turn on smart motorways to go further, rolling back existing projects.
By James Fossdyke 24 April 2023
Green New scheme aims to make UK road lighting more eco-friendly

New scheme aims to make UK road lighting more eco-friendly

The organisation in charge of motorways and major A-roads is switching to cheaper, greener LED lighting.
By James Fossdyke 14 February 2023
Government UK: New measures planned to reduce disruption from roadworks

UK: New measures planned to reduce disruption from roadworks

National Highways says the moves will save the taxpayer money and reduce congestion.
By James Fossdyke 25 July 2022
Safety UK: Tyres cause more than 41,000 breakdowns on motorways and A-roads

UK: Tyres cause more than 41,000 breakdowns on motorways and A-roads

Drivers are being urged to check their tyres at one of the busiest times of year for breakdowns.
By James Fossdyke 14 July 2022
01:38 Technology This Fiat 500 EV is charging wirelessly through the road as it drives

This Fiat 500 EV is charging wirelessly through the road as it drives

Fiat’s parent company Stellantis showcased what it calls “Arena del Futuro” capable of dynamic inductive charging for electric vehicles
By Brian Potter 14 June 2022
Government UK government to spend £167m upgrading roads in south-west England

UK government to spend £167m upgrading roads in south-west England

The M5 and A36 are both in line for major upgrade work.
By James Fossdyke 10 June 2022
Safety UK: Motorway authority claims it's on course to meet safety targets

UK: Motorway authority claims it's on course to meet safety targets

National Highways says its improvements to the smart motorway network will be delivered on time.
By James Fossdyke 17 May 2022
Safety UK: 'Supercab' police trucks now in use on the A1(M)

UK: 'Supercab' police trucks now in use on the A1(M)

The supercab initiative has already caught 26,000 offenders across the UK since 2015.
By James Fossdyke 4 April 2022
Safety UK motorway patrols get body cameras to tackle abusive behaviour

UK motorway patrols get body cameras to tackle abusive behaviour

National Highways says the cameras will help reduce the incidents of abuse for its staff.
By James Fossdyke 16 March 2022
Safety Drivers urged to be mindful of

Drivers urged to be mindful of "two-second" safety rule

The rule is designed to prevent tailgating and rear-end shunts.
By James Fossdyke 3 March 2022
Safety UK ambulance services urge drivers to

UK ambulance services urge drivers to "respect" red X on motorways

Ambulance crews are calling on drivers to stay out of closed lanes.
By James Fossdyke 2 March 2022
Safety UK traffic officers get new kit to help move broken-down cars more quickly

UK traffic officers get new kit to help move broken-down cars more quickly

National Highways has given its patrols 'skates' and battery boosters to help move stricken vehicles.
By James Fossdyke 24 February 2022
Technology 'Intelligent' street lights could soon line UK motorways

'Intelligent' street lights could soon line UK motorways

The lights contain CCTV and wireless technology for connected cars.
By James Fossdyke 24 January 2022
Green New 'sustainability' division for English motorway network

New 'sustainability' division for English motorway network

The new division is tasked with improving the network's eco credentials.
By James Fossdyke 13 January 2022
Safety UK: New gates trialled to make motorway lane closures safer

UK: New gates trialled to make motorway lane closures safer

The system is designed to be safer and faster than coning off sections of motorway.
By James Fossdyke 11 January 2022
Crashes / Wrecks Scary 40-car crash closes motorway, no injuries reported

Scary 40-car crash closes motorway, no injuries reported

Cars were on fire, but everyone walked away.
By Brian Potter 24 December 2021
Government UK: More than 900 miles of roadworks to be lifted ahead of Christmas rush

UK: More than 900 miles of roadworks to be lifted ahead of Christmas rush

National Highways says 98 percent of roadworks on major routes will be lifted or completed by December 21.
By James Fossdyke 20 December 2021
Safety UK motorway safety drive catches 240 offenders in just two weeks

UK motorway safety drive catches 240 offenders in just two weeks

The drivers in south-west England were caught out by patrolling police HGV tractor units.
By James Fossdyke 14 December 2021
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