National Highways

Weight restrictions introduced on M48 Severn Bridge

Weight restrictions introduced on M48 Sever...

Apr 14, 2025No Comments

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, 2025No Comments

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,

The cost and implications of HGV diesel spillage

The cost and implications of HGV diesel spi...

Mar 20, 2025Comments off

Diesel spillages from heavy goods vehicles (HGVs) are a serious hazard on UK roads, with significant financial, environmental, and legal consequences. A single diesel spill

Chippenham Pit Stop expands truck parking facilities & reinforces site security

Chippenham Pit Stop expands truck parking f...

Mar 19, 2025Comments off

Truck drivers can now benefit from 63 additional secure parking spaces at Chippenham Pit Stop, one of the UK’s premier truck stops, following a £2m

Hard Shoulders - Motorway - M25

Increasing calls for reinstating hard shoul...

Mar 17, 2025Comments off

The introduction of smart motorways was intended to ease congestion and improve traffic flow. However, growing safety concerns, technological failures, and public opposition have fuelled

Hard Shoulders - Motorway - M25

Enhancing safety on England’s strateg...

Mar 14, 2025Comments off

Ensuring the safety of motorists on England’s Strategic Road Network (SRN), encompassing major motorways and A-roads, remains a paramount concern. Recent assessments indicate notable improvements

Texting while driving using cell phone in car

Samsara joins Driving for Better Business

Mar 06, 2025Comments off

Samsara, the pioneer of the Connected Operations® Platform, has joined forces with Driving for Better Business, a free-to-access business engagement programme from National Highways, to improve road safety

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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

National Highways' proposed Lower Thames Crossing

Lower Thames Crossing raises the bar with 7...

Feb 10, 2025Comments off

National Highways’ Lower Thames Crossing has today (4 February 2025) revealed a new target to reduce its construction carbon emissions by 70%; an ambition made

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HS2 welding issues affect National Highways...

Nov 28, 2024Comments off

Recent inspections have revealed welding issues affecting five National Highways bridges and four other bridges constructed by Severfield, a prominent Yorkshire based steel fabricator. These