Highways England - Page 4

Being tailgated is biggest ‘fear’ among drivers

Almost a third – 32% of survey respondents - said ‘drivers driving too close behind me’ was their biggest road-related fear.

26 Feb

Changes to motorway upgrades to improve drivers’ journeys

Highways England is changing the way it manages major motorway upgrades to help reduce the impact of roadworks on drivers.

14 Feb

FMG celebrates 10 years supporting Highways England

FMG is celebrating 10 years of working in partnership with Highways England, to keep traffic flowing on 4,300 miles of English motorways and A-roads.

31 Jan

Fleets News' Coventry roundtable was sponsored by Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

Fleet News roundtable debates risk management strategies

Fleets operate a wide range of options when it comes to managing risk, from driver training to connected cameras

25 Jan

Lower Thames Crossing consultation closes with record response

More than 26,000 people have had their say on proposals for a major new road to link Kent, Thurrock and Essex as the ten-week consultation concluded on Thursday (December 20).

24 Dec

Christmas traffic to peak on Friday

Worst congestion anticipated this Thursday and Friday as Highways England announces it will be lifting 200 miles of roadworks.

17 Dec

Highways England warns drivers to be aware of Gritters

Highways England is urging motorists to be more aware of Gritters this winter after 36 were involved in collisions last year.

19 Nov

Majority of drivers satisfied with state of major roads

Four in five (82%) of road users are satisfied with their last journey using a motorway or major ‘A’ road managed by Highways England, a new Transport Focus survey has found.

7 Nov

Drivers reminded to respect road closures after van driver banned

The warning comes after a driver who ignored a road block following a fatal road traffic collision.

17 Oct

Highways England project connects cars to road on A2 and M2

Highways England has showcased new technology that connects vehicles and road infrastructure digitally.

12 Oct

Lower Thames Crossing to boost road capacity by 90%

Highways England have revealed new plans for the Lower Thames Crossing, with a range of improvements it claims will boost capacity by 90%.

10 Oct

August bank holiday traffic roadworks lifted

Highways England will lift and complete hundreds of miles of roadworks as more than 14 million cars take to UK roads over the August bank holiday weekend.

21 Aug

Genoa bridge collapse: Highways England reassures UK drivers

Highways England has insisted that safety is its number one priority after a bridge collapse in Italy left at least 38 people dead.

17 Aug

Smart motorway to increase M62 capacity by a third

The project will see an extra lane added in each direction on the nine-mile stretch of motorway that links the M6 to the M60, with work starting this weekend.

10 Aug

Highways England considers variable speed limits up to 60mph in roadworks

Highways England could allow drivers to travel at increased speed through motorway roadworks depending on the day of the week.

16 Jul

Fraikin strikes fleet management deal with Highways England

Fraikin wins a competitive tender to fleet manage all 4x4s used by its Traffic Officer Service.

5 Jul

“Sleeping” among reasons drivers give for stopping on hard shoulder

Highways England has revealed the reasons drivers give for illegally stopping on the hard shoulder, which includes sleeping, eating and sending texts.

29 May

Two thirds of motorists ‘concerned’ about the safety of smart motorways

In the survey from GEM Motoring Assist, the main concern expressed by 51% of respondents was of breaking down with no access to a hard shoulder.

29 May

Motorists want 50mph roadworks speed limit increased, research reveals

Six out of 10 motorists hate delays as a result of roadworks and believe the 50mph limit should be increased but maintenance workers disagree.

23 May

Highways England releases video footage of 'reckless' motorists ignoring roadworks

Highways England has released video footage of a reckless motorist mounting the pavement and putting workers lives at risk.

16 May

Highways England - Page 4

Being tailgated is biggest ‘fear’ among drivers

Changes to motorway upgrades to improve drivers’ journeys

FMG celebrates 10 years supporting Highways England

Fleet News roundtable debates risk management strategies

Lower Thames Crossing consultation closes with record response

Christmas traffic to peak on Friday

Highways England warns drivers to be aware of Gritters

Majority of drivers satisfied with state of major roads

Drivers reminded to respect road closures after van driver banned

Highways England project connects cars to road on A2 and M2

Lower Thames Crossing to boost road capacity by 90%

August bank holiday traffic roadworks lifted

Genoa bridge collapse: Highways England reassures UK drivers

Smart motorway to increase M62 capacity by a third

Highways England considers variable speed limits up to 60mph in roadworks

Fraikin strikes fleet management deal with Highways England

“Sleeping” among reasons drivers give for stopping on hard shoulder

Two thirds of motorists ‘concerned’ about the safety of smart motorways

Motorists want 50mph roadworks speed limit increased, research reveals

Highways England releases video footage of 'reckless' motorists ignoring roadworks

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Highways England - Page 4

Being tailgated is biggest ‘fear’ among drivers

Changes to motorway upgrades to improve drivers’ journeys

FMG celebrates 10 years supporting Highways England

Fleet News roundtable debates risk management strategies

Lower Thames Crossing consultation closes with record response

Christmas traffic to peak on Friday

Highways England warns drivers to be aware of Gritters

Majority of drivers satisfied with state of major roads

Drivers reminded to respect road closures after van driver banned

Highways England project connects cars to road on A2 and M2

Lower Thames Crossing to boost road capacity by 90%

August bank holiday traffic roadworks lifted

Genoa bridge collapse: Highways England reassures UK drivers

Smart motorway to increase M62 capacity by a third

Highways England considers variable speed limits up to 60mph in roadworks

Fraikin strikes fleet management deal with Highways England

“Sleeping” among reasons drivers give for stopping on hard shoulder

Two thirds of motorists ‘concerned’ about the safety of smart motorways

Motorists want 50mph roadworks speed limit increased, research reveals

Highways England releases video footage of 'reckless' motorists ignoring roadworks

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