The West of England Combined Authority regional mayor Helen Godwin was joined by local council leaders to announce a new ‘vision’ for the future of transport across the West of England last week. One of the items on Mayor Godwin’s ambitious list was the potential reintroduction of a tram network, a move which could prove popular as […]
Mersey Gateway tolls: Merseyflow issues warning after driver accrues £20,000 in fines
A motorist is facing a £20,000 bill for missed toll payments after an apparent paperwork error. The company that controls the Runcorn-Widnes crossing, Merseyflow, said people needed to be sure they had informed them if they changed the vehicle they had registered with its discount scheme. People who live in the area are entitled to […]
Hampshire provides £200m A326 widening plan update
Hampshire County Council expects to submit a long-awaited planning application for improvements to the A326, following months of delays to the programme. A spokesperson confirmed that development work is continuing for the scheme between Totton and Marchwood, reports the Daily Echo. The application is accompanied by the preparation of an outline business case ready to […]
Over 4000 Cumbrian drivers caught speeding by new camera
More than 4,200 drivers have been caught speeding by a village’s new road safety camera. The camera was installed on a section of the A595 that passes through Holmrook near Seascale, Cumbria, in October, says the BBC. Drivers have been recorded at speeds of almost 90mph in the 30mph zone. Critics questioned whether the camera […]
West Sussex continues drainage clearance and pothole repair programme
West Sussex County Council Highways Teams are making progress responding to the impact of the severe weather on our roads. Since the start of February, crews have cleared more than 3,000 drains and repaired more than 1,800 potholes. This builds on their work through January to prepare as much as possible for this recent period […]