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Highways England chief executive to stand down
Highways England is seeking a new chief executive to help spearhead its £27.4bn Second Roads Investment Strategy, as current incumbent Jim O’Sullivan announces his departure.
New consultation launched into Lower Thames Crossing
A new consultation into the multi-billion pound Lower Thames Crossing has been launched by Highways England.
Work on M6 safety barriers to bring overnight closures
Drivers are being warned of a series of forthcoming overnight closures on the M6 as the final phase of work to install new, safer central reservation … Read More »
SsangYong supply Highways England with 32 Musso
SsangYong Motors UK has been awarded a contract to supply 32 vehicles to Highways England, to be deployed initially in Highways England areas in the north … Read More »
Noise and safety barrier tech to debut on M1
The M1 is to be fitted with a new barrier that will not only reduce the level of noise for local residents but also bring safety … Read More »
Highways England showcases plans for M56 smart motorway
Plans for a smart motorway along the M56 between Hale and Altrincham are to be shown to the public at two events this coming weekend.
Route announced for Oxford to Cambridge Expressway
Roads Minister Jesse Norman has announced the preferred corridor for the Oxford to Cambridge Expressway.
Smart motorway work starts on M62
Construction work converting the M62 to a smart motorway is to start this weekend.
Smart motorway now fully live in Greater Manchester
The first smart motorway in the north west is now fully operational and is expected to tackle congestion in the Greater Manchester area.
Highways England explores variable speed limits for roadworks
Motorway speed limits through roadworks could be raised on Sundays and quiet periods under Highways England plans.
Fleets get chance to see M4 smart motorway plans
Highways England has revealed its plans for a 32-mile stretch of smart motorway on the M4 – believed to be the longest in the country.
Highways England awards inaugural fleet management deal to Fraikin
Fraikin has won a competitive tender to manage all 4x4s used by Highways England’s Traffic Officer Service.
New tech gets tough on drink drivers
Drivers over the limit will face an increased chance of being prosecuted under new roadside breathalyser technology being explored.
Most bizarre reasons for stopping on hard shoulder revealed
Highways England is reminding drivers to only use the hard shoulder in the event of an emergency as it reveals the reasons people give for illegally … Read More »
Smart traffic lights and AI sat-navs could come to UK roads
Five technologies that could prepare the UK’s road network for driverless cars have won funding for further development after making the shortlist in a national competition.
Simple checks could save lives, says Highways England
Almost three-quarters of motorway incidents related to tyre failure could be prevented if drivers carry out simple checks.
Highways England names new non-executive director
Kathryn Cearns OBE has joined the board at Highways England on a three-year contract.
Last change to have say on A303 Stonehenge upgrade
Fleets and other road users are being urged to have their say on the A303 Stonehenge upgrade before the consultation ends later this month.
Highways England pulls plug on motorway fuel price signs trial
Highways England will not roll out its motorway fuel price signage trial further after concluding that it has not delivered sufficient impact or cost benefit.
Three new unmarked HGVs to tackle distracted drivers
Highways England is to deploy three new unmarked HGV ‘supercabs’ following the success of its inaugural initiative.
Motorway junction gets smart approach
Smart ‘connected’ cat’s eyes, which alert drivers to changing traffic lights from up to 1,000 metres away, are to be used for the first time at … Read More »
All lane running motorways more dangerous than country roads, say drivers
Drivers still have serious safety concerns over all lane running schemes, ranking them four times more dangerous than conventional motorways with a continuous hard shoulder.
Smart motorways and A-road ‘expressways’ figure in new Highways England plans
Some of the UK’s busiest A-roads will be transformed into “expressway corridors” while more of our motorways will be turned into smart motorways and highways will … Read More »
First phase of Midlands M1 smart motorway opens
Highways England has opened the first phase of a new stretch of smart motorway between junction 16 and 19 on the M1 as part of a … Read More »
Unmarked HGV cab catches distracted drivers on film
Footage of a lorry driver with his foot on the dashboard and checking his phone has been revealed by Highways England as part of an ongoing … Read More »
Highways England focuses on tyre safety
Highways England has revealed a series of initiatives to help drive down the number of people killed and injured on the country’s motorways and major A … Read More »
Highways England’s novel solution for litterbug drivers
Drivers will now be encouraged to actually throw litter from their cars as the first new ‘funnel bins’ are set to be installed next week.
Majority of motorway refuge area stops are ‘not emergencies’
Motorists are misusing the emergency refuge areas (ERAs) on Britain’s ‘smart’ motorways, with the majority of stops being made for non-emergency reasons…
Today in Fleet – Thursday 10 August
All the key news in fleet… July brings tough conditions for true fleet market The UK’s true fleet market fell 13.1% in July, marking its second … Read More »
