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Marmite, animal blood and 6,000 chickens among strangest spills on UK motorways

Highways England has revealed some of the strangest items ever spilled on its roads just days after 24 tonnes of lard were spilled on the M11.

12 Nov

Legal powers to be offered to regions to transform transport

Plans to give the regions new powers to transform transport in their areas have moved a step closer after being published in Parliament.

11 Nov

Dart Charge saves drivers up to 14 minutes per crossing, says Highways England

New Highways England data has suggested those using the Dartford Crossing at peak times could be saving up to 14 minutes per crossing since the introduction of the new Dart Charge payment system.

14 Oct

Highways England plan to cut accidents by 40%

Five-year goal is part of a bigger 2040 strategy for zero harm on major UK roads

5 Oct

Government confirms plans for £3.8bn of roads improvement in Midlands and East of England

The Government has released details of the £3.8bn of roads improvement and investment to take place in the Midlands and East of England.

30 Sep

Ministers to limit motorway road works to two mile stretches

Highways England has been ordered by ministers to limit roadworks to two miles, according to The Times.

23 Sep

Traffic Penalty Tribunal study will draw on Dartford Crossing experiences of fleets

Fleet and leasing company concerns about the new payment regime for the Dartford Crossing will be included in a report on the new system.

10 Aug

Guide to Dartford Crossing published by Highways England

Highways England has produced a two-page guide to the Dartford Crossing.

7 Aug

Operation stack routing announced to Manston

Details of how freight will be routed to reduce pressure on the M20 in Kent when there is disruption to cross-Channel services, has been revealed.

7 Aug

Call for Dart Charge system to be overhauled

An online petition has been launched calling on the Government to demand a refund from the firm behind Dart Charge and replace it with a new operator.

5 Aug

Entries open for Highways England’s first supplier award scheme

Highways England has launched its supplier recognition scheme for 2015.

25 Jun

Highways England makes 'design excellence' pledge for roads

An expert panel brought together by Highways England has pledged to place more emphasis on the importance of good design within the road environment.

16 Jun

Key transport bodies join forces to improve road network

Two of the North West’s key transport organisations are joining forces to create a world-class road network for Greater Manchester.

18 May

Transfer of Liability agreement between Dart Charge and BVRLA members

The BVRLA and Dart Charge have signed a Transfer of Liability agreement for penalty and warning notices.

8 May

Widespread confusion over smart motorways, says IAM

A year after being introduced in the UK, smart motorways are causing widespread confusion among drivers, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).

14 Apr

Highways Agency replacement launches next week

Highways England, the government-owned company which will replace the Highways Agency, officially launches next week.

27 Mar

Expressways a move in the right direction to improve UK roads, says FTA

“A move in the right direction” is the message from the Freight Transport Association – responding to the news that a new class of continental-style ‘expressways’ are to be developed as part of the Highways Agency (HA) Road Investment Strategy.

23 Mar

Repairs fail to dent £12bn road maintenance backlog

Almost one in five minor roads in England is in dire need of repair, official figures have revealed.

23 Mar

Highways England head office opened in Surrey

The new headquarters of Highways England - the company that will run motorways and major A roads – has been opened today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.

20 Mar

Highways England - Page 8

Marmite, animal blood and 6,000 chickens among strangest spills on UK motorways

Legal powers to be offered to regions to transform transport

Dart Charge saves drivers up to 14 minutes per crossing, says Highways England

Highways England plan to cut accidents by 40%

Government confirms plans for £3.8bn of roads improvement in Midlands and East of England

Ministers to limit motorway road works to two mile stretches

Traffic Penalty Tribunal study will draw on Dartford Crossing experiences of fleets

Guide to Dartford Crossing published by Highways England

Operation stack routing announced to Manston

Call for Dart Charge system to be overhauled

Entries open for Highways England’s first supplier award scheme

Highways England makes 'design excellence' pledge for roads

Key transport bodies join forces to improve road network

Transfer of Liability agreement between Dart Charge and BVRLA members

Widespread confusion over smart motorways, says IAM

Highways Agency replacement launches next week

Expressways a move in the right direction to improve UK roads, says FTA

Repairs fail to dent £12bn road maintenance backlog

Highways England head office opened in Surrey

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Highways England - Page 8

Marmite, animal blood and 6,000 chickens among strangest spills on UK motorways

Legal powers to be offered to regions to transform transport

Dart Charge saves drivers up to 14 minutes per crossing, says Highways England

Highways England plan to cut accidents by 40%

Government confirms plans for £3.8bn of roads improvement in Midlands and East of England

Ministers to limit motorway road works to two mile stretches

Traffic Penalty Tribunal study will draw on Dartford Crossing experiences of fleets

Guide to Dartford Crossing published by Highways England

Operation stack routing announced to Manston

Call for Dart Charge system to be overhauled

Entries open for Highways England’s first supplier award scheme

Highways England makes 'design excellence' pledge for roads

Key transport bodies join forces to improve road network

Transfer of Liability agreement between Dart Charge and BVRLA members

Widespread confusion over smart motorways, says IAM

Highways Agency replacement launches next week

Expressways a move in the right direction to improve UK roads, says FTA

Repairs fail to dent £12bn road maintenance backlog

Highways England head office opened in Surrey

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