The Ultra Low Emission Zone (ULEZ) could be expanded to cover the entire city by next August to protect residents from polluting vehicles. The Mayor of London’s plans has received strong support from the London Assembly at a vote last […]
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MVIS | Highways UK 2022 Review
With this year’s Highways UK coming to an end, MVIS are reflecting on a fantastic few days at The NEC […]
Autumn Statement 2022: What does it mean for drivers?
The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement to the House of Commons against a backdrop of high inflation and pressure on […]
M42 junction 6 scheme clocks up 500,000 hours without a single worker losing time through injury
More than 500,000 work hours have been clocked up without any of the 250-strong workforce on the M42 junction 6 […]
M60 Palatine Road bridge: Repair scheme costing £13m completed 11 months ahead of schedule
A £13 million scheme to repair 15 bridge piers in Manchester has been completed almost a year ahead of schedule […]
Thumbs-up for A57 Link Roads project
Construction work on the long-awaited A57 Link Roads bypass project is expected to get underway in the spring after the […]
Traffix | Traffix receive new colour at awards ceremony
In July, Traffix had been awarded the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award for 2022. This was a […]
Green light for multi-million-pound scheme to upgrade the A417 Missing Link in Gloucestershire
National Highways has welcomed the go-ahead for a major road upgrade to the A417 between Gloucester and Swindon – helping […]
Boost to the North East economy as multi-million pound A1 upgrade opens to traffic
A multi-million-pound upgrade of the A1 that will support the levelling up agenda by unlocking economic growth in the North […]
Re-flow | The Re-flow team takes on Movember
Re-flow, provider of award-winning field management software for construction, highways, civil engineering, rail and landscaping, is doing their part […]
Instarmac | Tough Patch® repairs dangerous pothole on M180
Leading infrastructure services company, Amey, have used UltraCrete Tough Patch® to repair a failed pothole on the M180. Background Located […]
First group of local graduates on the road to success with Lower Thames Crossing project
National Highways has today (16 November 2022) announced that the first group of graduates on the ambitious Lower Thames Crossing […]
Why embracing innovation is vital to help keep workers safe on our roads
The importance of embracing new autonomous technology has been highlighted by current and former traffic management workers who say the […]
WJ | Encouraging organisations to use Road Safety Week to improve industry driver behaviour
WJ is encouraging other organisations to use Road Safety Week to implement internal changes to improve driver behaviour, after it […]
Ten worst offending regions for speeding revealed
Ahead of Road Safety Awareness Week (14th-20th November 2022) a study has revealed the top ten speeding capitals in the […]
New money-saving transport campaign launches for Essex residents
Essex County Council has launched a new Safer, Greener, Healthier campaign which promotes the money-saving benefits of sustainable travel. The […]
West Sussex County Council receive funding to install more EV chargepoints
Government funding of almost £2million has been given to a council for the rollout of electric vehicle charging points for […]
Flood warning as heavy rain to hit parts of UK
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for heavy rain, with floods possible across many parts of the […]
Road safety experts launch new campaign to highlight risks of work-related driving
Road safety experts have launched a new campaign to highlight the risks of driving for work, backed by a free […]
Drivers concerned about affording MOT during cost of living crisis
Owning a car can be incredibly expensive, there’s not only petrol to pay for but insurance and maintenance too – […]
Busy Plymouth road to be closed as roadworks get underway
The first of works to improve Mayflower Street in Plymouth get under way this week. But the road will be […]
London bus drivers to strike in run-up to Christmas
Bus drivers based in parts of south and west London will stage 10 days of strike action in the run-up […]
New ACE guide to support delivery of net zero roads
The Association for Consultancy and Engineering (ACE) has published a new guide aimed at supporting consultancies which deliver roads to […]
£110m A1 upgrade in Newcastle now complete
A £110m upgrade on the A1 in Newcastle has now been completed following two-and-a-half years of construction. More than 1,900 […]
New 20mph application launched for Dorset’s town and parish councils
Dorset’s town and parish councils can now apply online for 20mph speed limits and zones, following the introduction of a […]
Recycled plastic being trialled for road resurfacing in Bucks
Recycled plastic is being used in road resurfacing in two trial areas in Bucks – the first time this has […]
Devon’s residents invited to give views on Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy
Devon’s residents are invited to give their views on our Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Strategy from Wednesday 9 November. It’s […]
HTM | Highways UK 2022: A Recap
Highway Traffic Management returned to the NEC to exhibit at Highways UK. Last week HTM returned to the NEC to […]
Are driverless cars the future of travel or a road to nowhere?
The future of travel – or a fantasy on the road to nowhere? Sienna Rodgers explores the long and winding […]
Drivers warned as part of A303 to be closed for temporary bridge removal
Drivers have been warned that a major road will be closed while a temporary bridge is removed. The A303 will […]
Asset VRS | Road barriers protect medieval Peak District bridge – and its appearance
A major project in the historic Peak District town of Matlock is now approaching completion, providing protection from flooding and […]
Re-flow | Re-flow Field Management at Highways UK 2022
For the Re-flow team, it’s always a treat coming to Highways UK, this year being no exception. Like all events, […]
20mph speed limits being introduced on more roads in Bath to improve air quality and safety
Speed limits of 20mph are being introduced along more roads in Bath to improve air quality. The Bath and North […]
Drivers warned to take extra precautions in wet weather
Communities are being urged to prepare for flooding this winter with the Environment Agency warning of “ignoring the danger at […]
Drivers advised to plan ahead as A30 to be closed for five nights for maintenance
Drivers are being advised to plan ahead and allow some extra time for their journeys as the biggest road in […]
Drivers opting for greener forms of transport due to soaring fuel costs
According to a survey from IAM RoadSmart, due to the recent increases in the cost of fuel, drivers across the […]
National Highways signs up for closer working with European counterparts
A group of European highways authorities have today declared an intention to work more collaboratively with one another. At the […]
Unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ to patrol M25 in bid to reduce road collisions
National Highways has again teamed up with Police forces across the Southeast in a fresh bid to improve road safety […]
Up To Speed Training | How do you choose your training provider?
When looking to make an important purchase, we are lucky to be in an era with access to lots of […]
Ringway Jacobs | Ringway Jacobs awarded Gold membership by The 5% Club
Ringway Jacobs has been awarded Gold membership of The 5% Club – a nationwide movement that promotes ‘earn as you […]
Latest aerial pictures show new M55 junction nearing completion
New aerial pictures show Lancashire’s latest major motorway improvement nearing completion. A new junction – the ‘missing’ junction 2 – […]
A533 Expressway bridge: Key milestone reached as replacement bridge lifted into position
A major scheme to replace the A533 Expressway bridge has reached a key milestone after the new bridge was lifted […]
Velocity | Velocity Patching helps keep Cumbria’s communities connected
Over 8,000 potholes and defects have been fixed on the roads of Cumbria following a summer campaign with road maintenance […]
Have your say on speed limits in Midlothian
A public consultation is under way on speed limits in Midlothian. Residents and other stakeholders are now being asked for their […]
UK drivers could be hit with penalty points for not wearing seatbelts
The Government is set to discuss whether penalty points should be introduced for people who are driving without their seatbelts […]
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