Road Building & Repairs
Pothole-related breakdowns rose 15% last ye...
Pothole-related breakdowns rose by 15% in 2025, according to new data from the RAC Pothole Index, highlighting the ongoing crisis facing Britain’s road network. RAC
Smart motorways losing the economy money wi...
Analysis of 16 Post Opening Project Evaluation (POPE*) of major schemes by The AA can reveal that many so called ‘smart’ motorway schemes are losing
‘Smart’ motorway anxiety doubles in a y...
There has been a sharp rise in the number of drivers who feel nervous or anxious when using so-called ‘smart’ motorways, compared to the same
Road conditions in England to March 2025
The UK Government today (21/01/2026) published its official Road Conditions in England to March 2025 statistics, providing the most recent comprehensive assessment of the state of
National Pothole Day in the UK
Every year on 15 January, the UK marks National Pothole Day — a reminder of the persistent problem of road surface damage that affects millions
Prevention work on potholes up by 15% in 20...
Vital surface dressing work on Britain’s local roads that is proven to prevent potholes forming increased by 15% this year, new data shared with the
Blakedale supplies traffic management fleet...
Traffic management specialists Blakedale are working with Riverlinx, the consortium delivering the project for Transport for London (TfL), to support the daily operation and maintenance
National Highways identifies solution to M4...
National Highways’ preferred solution that will ensure there are never too many HGVs using the M48 Severn crossing, enabling the current weight restriction to be
Pothole-related breakdowns up by a quarter ...
The number of drivers falling foul of potholes and breaking down rose by 25% between July and September compared to the same period last year,
Recognising the economic value of freight i...
The announcement by National Highways that the wider economic value of freight will be considered when appraising new transport schemes is welcomed by business group
