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Changes proposed to London Congestion Charge to encourage EV uptake
Transport for London is seeking views on a number of changes to the Congestion Charge to help keep London moving, encourage the uptake of...
Safer Highways
May 292 min read


Wide-ranging report urges Government to scale up investment to support safer roads
A new report is calling on the DfT to ‘revolutionise’ Britain’s roads – banning pavement parking nationwide, putting cycle training on...
Safer Highways
May 293 min read


MORE THAN A MILLION EVS ON UK ROADS AS VEHICLE OWNERSHIP REACHES NEW HIGH
Record 42 million vehicles on UK roads in 2024, as volumes rise 1.4%, with cars up 1.3% to 36,165,401 units. Number of electric cars in...
Safer Highways
May 293 min read


National Highways say litter problem plaguing the south west’s roadsides
Recent figures reveal a grim picture with nearly five tonnes of rubbish collected across the South West AS traffic builds in the run-up...
Safer Highways
May 292 min read


National Highways funding Kier and TerrAffix trial to cut carbon
An innovative UK-first trial exploring how vegetation removed from highway projects can be reused to make significant carbon savings is...
Safer Highways
May 293 min read


JCB secures EU type-approval for hydrogen engine
JCB has passed another milestone in its hydrogen technology development programme, securing EU type-approval for its hydrogen engine for...
Safer Highways
May 282 min read


Rochdale Interchange relocation played key role in town centre regeneration, report finds
23 May 2025 Rochdale Interchange relocation played key role in town centre regeneration, report finds ‘Modern’ Interchange scheme...
Safer Highways
May 282 min read


M4 junction development plans hit setback in Wiltshire
Plans for a major industrial development beside an M4 junction in Wiltshire have hit another complication . Plans for a major industrial...
Safer Highways
May 282 min read


Believ supports Luton Council’s drive to increase local EV uptake
Charge point operator (CPO) Believ is rolling out 22kW electric vehicle (EV) charge points across six of Luton Council’s residential car...
Safer Highways
May 282 min read


Nearly 2,000 drainage, vegetation and signage improvements delivered across Essex
£25 million worth of improvements have been made in addition to normal highways maintenance. The single largest investment in Essex...
Safer Highways
May 281 min read


After 50 years, Mottram Bypass construction gets underway
Construction has finally begun on a long-awaited bypass project aimed at reducing traffic congestion between Manchester and Sheffield....
Safer Highways
May 282 min read


Transport sector works the most overtime, report reveals
Amid an ongoing probe into national transport infrastructure, new research has revealed that the sector’s workforce is suffering from the...
Safer Highways
May 282 min read


UK city to axe 40mph speed limits within days with thousands of drivers at risk of fines
Edinburgh City Council will change the speed limits from June 9 Drivers have been warned to expect huge changes to speed limits across...
Safer Highways
May 281 min read


Plans to improve M1 junction in 'early stages'
National Highways is in the "early stages" of exploring ways to improve "safety and travel times" at a motorway junction in Derbyshire....
Safer Highways
May 282 min read


SNP accused of raiding £150m from Scotland's roads budget - leaving Scots motorists with pothole filled routes
Potholes are the scourge of motorists through the country, with Glasgow and Edinburgh two of the most impacted cities, with the Scottish...
Safer Highways
May 212 min read


Inverness interchange in line for safety upgrade
Transport Scotland has said the busy Raigmore Interchange in Inverness is to be made safer for all road users with a £2m upgrade. The...
Safer Highways
May 211 min read
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