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Government Government reveals plans to keep Kent moving if there

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 Oct 17, 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 Oct 15, 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 Oct 11, 2019
Government MPs want

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 Oct 10, 2019
Safety Calls for changes to city centres as roads are

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 Oct 01, 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 Sep 30, 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 Sep 26, 2019
General New rules for road closures

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 Sep 24, 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 Sep 21, 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 Sep 09, 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 Sep 06, 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 Sep 04, 2019
Technology London to get

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 Sep 03, 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 Aug 27, 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 Aug 23, 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 Jul 30, 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 Jul 26, 2019
Government Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

Councils given nearly £350m to spend on local roads

The money will go towards filling potholes and reducing congestion.
By James Fossdyke Jul 22, 2019
Safety UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

UK now has 42,000 speedbumps, up 5 percent since 2015

That's a lot.
By Dominik Wilde Jul 19, 2019
Safety Former F1 champ Mansell wants Friday to be

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 Jul 16, 2019
General Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

Jams forecast this weekend as busy summer getaway gets started

The weekend is expected to be the busiest start to the summer break for four years.
By James Fossdyke Jul 15, 2019
Government London could invest up to £2m in congestion-busting innovations

London could invest up to £2m in congestion-busting innovations

Transport for London is negotiating potential investments with three companies.
By James Fossdyke Jun 18, 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 Jun 17, 2019
Safety One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

One in four drivers thinks using phones in traffic jams is safe

Shocking statistics also show 75 percent of drivers think the law is not properly enforced.
By James Fossdyke May 31, 2019
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