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General Committee recommends 50mph limit to tackle M4 motorway congestion

Committee recommends 50mph limit to tackle M4 motorway congestion

But the measures have been panned by a haulage industry body.
By James Fossdyke 30 December 2019
General UK drivers to clock up four billion miles over festive period

UK drivers to clock up four billion miles over festive period

Six in 10 plan to cover more than 500 miles.
By James Fossdyke 27 December 2019
General Christmas rush to see 15 breakdowns a minute in the UK

Christmas rush to see 15 breakdowns a minute in the UK

That's more than 22,000 a day.
By James Fossdyke 23 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
General December 19 and 20 set to see the busiest roads this Christmas

December 19 and 20 set to see the busiest roads this Christmas

More than 17 million drivers are set to hit the nations main roads over the two-day period.
By James Fossdyke 16 December 2019
Safety These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

These are the ten worst cities for drivers in the world

Plus, the ten best cities for driving across the globe.
By Anthony Karr 21 November 2019
Government Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there's no deal

Operation Brock is designed to keep the M20 moving in both directions.
By James Fossdyke 17 October 2019
Green Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Councils want more powers to tackle air pollution

Organisation representing councils says "robust national action" is required.
By James Fossdyke 15 October 2019
Safety This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

This is how many accidents were caused by dazzling sun in 2018

The sun was one of the UK's major external causes of accidents on the road last year.
By Dominik Wilde 11 October 2019
Government MPs want 'national debate' on road pricing as alternative to fuel tax

MPs want 'national debate' on road pricing as alternative to fuel tax

Electric vehicles could leave a £40bn "black hole" in the government coffers.
By James Fossdyke 10 October 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

Calls for changes to city centres as roads are 'not safe' for kids

A study found two-thirds of drivers think roads are unsafe for children to walk down.
By James Fossdyke 01 October 2019
Safety Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Authorities plan to improve safety areas on Yorkshire smart motorways

Stretches of the M1 and M62 will see changes to emergency refuge areas.
By James Fossdyke 30 September 2019
Safety Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

Authorities begin month-long safety crackdown on M62

The northern motorway currently experiences an average of five collisions a day.
By James Fossdyke 26 September 2019
General New rules for road closures 'attack vehicle use' says drivers' group

New rules for road closures 'attack vehicle use' says drivers' group

Guidance issued last month makes it easier to close roads for community events.
By James Fossdyke 24 September 2019
General Birmingham postpones planned car-free day this weekend

Birmingham postpones planned car-free day this weekend

The city's council says "a number of outstanding issues" are to blame.
By James Fossdyke 21 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 More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

More than half of drivers avoid using hard shoulder on smart motorways

Drivers give the hard shoulder the snub even when it's open to traffic
By James Fossdyke 06 September 2019
Government Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

Councils want powers to fine lorries that block village streets

But the Road Haulage Association it's just a plot to raise more money.
By James Fossdyke 04 September 2019
Technology London to get 'world-leading' control room tech to combat congestion

London to get 'world-leading' control room tech to combat congestion

New software will use "rich data" to help ensure traffic flows smoothly.
By James Fossdyke 03 September 2019
Technology Government plans to cut traffic jams with Artificial Intelligence

Government plans to cut traffic jams with Artificial Intelligence

Department for Transport says the scheme will reduce traffic build-up and air pollution.
By James Fossdyke 27 August 2019
General Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

Heavy traffic forecast as 16.5m leisure trips expected this weekend

And the promise of good weather could see yet more holidaymakers come out of the woodwork.
By James Fossdyke 23 August 2019
Green Cumbrian A-road improvements will cut traffic and help wildlife

Cumbrian A-road improvements will cut traffic and help wildlife

Wildlife habitats will be enhanced as part of the roadworks.
By James Fossdyke 30 July 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
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