Motorways

Weight restrictions introduced on M48 Severn Bridge

Weight restrictions introduced on M48 Sever...

Apr 14, 2025Comments off

National Highways is set to introduce a weight limit for heavy goods vehicles using the M48 Severn Bridge crossing to future-proof the bridge. Following safety

Hard Shoulders - Motorway - M25

M25 voted UK’s worst motorway

Apr 08, 2025Comments off

Motorways are the arteries of Britain’s road transport network. Yet for many motorists, some routes offer more headaches than help. We have analysed user feedback,

M25

M25 to shut for 2 weekends in March

Mar 04, 2025Comments off

Ahead of National Highways closing the M25 twice in March – starting this weekend – RAC Breakdown spokesperson Alice Simpson said: “Without careful planning, drivers

M25 Junction 10

M25 closures: Third weekend closure

Jul 02, 2024Comments off

National Highways have announced that there will be a full closure of the M25 between junctions 10 and 11. The closure is to enable contractors

Smart Motorway

National Highways defends smart motorways

Apr 29, 2024Comments off

National Highways has issued a response to a BBC Panorama programme on smart motorways, saying it is absent of key information and relevant context. The

New weather stations to help get England’...

Oct 23, 2023Comments off

With winter approaching, National Highways is investing £15.4m in a new state-of-the-art network of weather stations, including supporting infrastructure, that will provide real-time data of

Plans for new smart motorways abandoned, re...

Apr 17, 2023Comments off

A media report claims that the Government has scrapped plans to introduce any new smart motorways, over fears about safety and cost. In January 2022,

Motorway at night

Easter motorway shutdown: it’ll pay t...

Mar 29, 2023Comments off

Motorists who choose evening travel to avoid heavy traffic risk hitting Easter holiday traffic hell, experts have warned.    The big Easter getaway begins in

M4 motorway upgrade enters final stages

Jul 11, 2022Comments off

The M4 motorway upgrade will enter its final stage this week, with a new fourth lane and extra road safety features opening between junctions 3

Iconic Spaghetti Junction turns 50

May 24, 2022Comments off

Motorists and businesses have today paid tribute to the iconic Spaghetti Junction as the road marks 50 years since first opening to traffic. The junction