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Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans

The Government has outlined a series of measures focused on minimising disruption over the Christmas period, including the removal of 778 of miles of roadworks.

Department for Transport 4 Dec

Highways England urges roadworkers to report abuse after incident increase

Highways England has seen an increase in roadworkers suffering abuse, despite traffic flows falling during coronavirus restrictions.

safety and risk management 20 Nov

Government funds new gritters and calls on councils to keep roads open

The Government is calling on local authorities to stock up on salt and grit this winter, while bolstering Highways England’s fleet of gritters.  

Highways England 20 Nov

Video: New cameras catch 10,000 drivers tailgating

New cameras aimed at catching drivers tailgating have identified some 10,000 vehicles committing the offence in the first two weeks of trials.

3 Nov

Highways England and Network Rail collaboration to boost parkway stations

Highways England and Network Rail are working more closely together to help establish more parkway stations across the UK and reduce congestion in town centres.

21 Sep

Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign

Police forces across the UK will be targeting those who drive for work for a variety of common offences as part of Project Edward, the nationwide road safety campaign.

16 Sep

Fleet briefs: Latest from Enterprise, BCA, Trakm8, DriveTech and Highways England

The latest from the fleet industry, including Stirling Council introducing Enterprise Car Club and BCA adding proxy bidding to its Buyer app.

11 Sep

Fleets help Government map problem potholes on UK roads

Deliveroo, Uber, Tesco and Ocado will help identify hot-spots for pothole repairs in a data-driven review launched by the Department for Transport (DfT).

27 Aug

Highways England chief executive announces departure

Highways England chief executive announces departureJim O’Sullivan has advised he is to stand down as chief executive of Highways England early next year.

24 Aug

Industry jobs: Roles filled at CD Auction, Highways England and Dawsongroup

Karl Howkins, former managing director at Citroen UK, has joined SMH Fleet Solutions, as the managing director of its auction services.

27 Jul

Road works speed limit to increase to 60mph

Highways England will increase the basic speed at which motorists can drive through roadworks to 60mph.

27 Jul

Highways England achieves targets but improvements must continue, says ORR

Highways England has delivered most of its commitments and made good progress over the first road period, but the programme set out for major improvements was too optimistic, according to latest Office of Rail and Road (ORR) report.

24 Jul

M11 rated England’s best motorway by road users

The M11 has been rated the best motorway in England in Transport Focus research covering the year to March 2020.

22 Jul

Highways England and Loughborough Uni to assess motorways for self-driving vehicles

Highways England and Loughborough University project will look at the challenges connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) could face on motorways.

7 Jul

Preferred route announced for £1 billion A66 upgrade

The official preferred route has been announced for the £1 billion Trans-Pennine A66 upgrade.

26 May

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Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed Government plans to improve the safety of smart motorways, but warned motorists still face being stranded in the road.

23 Mar

Christmas traffic gets roadworks reprieve

Highways England says that more than 800 miles of roadworks will be completed or lifted for the festive period.

17 Dec

Two-thirds say hard shoulder removal compromises safety

Data for the RAC Report on Motoring also revealed six-in-10 drivers (59%) think the distance between SOS areas, at up to 1.6 miles (2.5km) apart, is too great.

29 Nov

‘Hack the Highways’ event aims to improve UK roads

Collaboration brings roads, automotive, telecoms and tech sectors together with engineering and construction firms to integrate approach to solving roads issues.

5 Nov

New A14 bypass to open a year early

Fleet operators will benefit from a brand new dual carriageway in the East of England, opening a full year ahead of schedule in December 2019.

14 Oct

Highways England - Page 2

Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans

Highways England urges roadworkers to report abuse after incident increase

Government funds new gritters and calls on councils to keep roads open

Video: New cameras catch 10,000 drivers tailgating

Highways England and Network Rail collaboration to boost parkway stations

Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign

Fleet briefs: Latest from Enterprise, BCA, Trakm8, DriveTech and Highways England

Fleets help Government map problem potholes on UK roads

Highways England chief executive announces departure

Industry jobs: Roles filled at CD Auction, Highways England and Dawsongroup

Road works speed limit to increase to 60mph

Highways England achieves targets but improvements must continue, says ORR

M11 rated England’s best motorway by road users

Highways England and Loughborough Uni to assess motorways for self-driving vehicles

Preferred route announced for £1 billion A66 upgrade

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

Christmas traffic gets roadworks reprieve

Two-thirds say hard shoulder removal compromises safety

‘Hack the Highways’ event aims to improve UK roads

New A14 bypass to open a year early

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GWM confirms pricing for Haval Jolion Pro SUV

Traffic warning with gridlock predicted on major motorways

Highways England - Page 2

Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans

Highways England urges roadworkers to report abuse after incident increase

Government funds new gritters and calls on councils to keep roads open

Video: New cameras catch 10,000 drivers tailgating

Highways England and Network Rail collaboration to boost parkway stations

Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign

Fleet briefs: Latest from Enterprise, BCA, Trakm8, DriveTech and Highways England

Fleets help Government map problem potholes on UK roads

Highways England chief executive announces departure

Industry jobs: Roles filled at CD Auction, Highways England and Dawsongroup

Road works speed limit to increase to 60mph

Highways England achieves targets but improvements must continue, says ORR

M11 rated England’s best motorway by road users

Highways England and Loughborough Uni to assess motorways for self-driving vehicles

Preferred route announced for £1 billion A66 upgrade

Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’

Christmas traffic gets roadworks reprieve

Two-thirds say hard shoulder removal compromises safety

‘Hack the Highways’ event aims to improve UK roads

New A14 bypass to open a year early

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