Sheppey Crossing repairs will take months to complete, says National Highways

Repairs to the Sheppey Crossing will take months to complete. National Highways first announced the closure of the busy road bridge on the A249 that links the Isle of Sheppey to the Kent mainland on 22 May, saying it had shut because of a defective joint, reports Kent Online. The closure caused traffic chaos, with […]

Residents’ frustration as speed bumps installed on pothole-ridden West Midlands road

Residents in Great Barr have expressed their frustration as speed bumps have been installed on a road where numerous potholes remain unaddressed. One local business owner on Booths Lane said that the council had ignored four large potholes but paved new speed bumps that hadn’t slowed traffic, reports the Express & Star. He said: “I […]

Kent: Section of Orpington Bypass set for speed limit reduction

An A-road bypass in Kent is set for a 40mph speed limit to be added for safety reasons. Kent County Council (KCC) is asking the community for feedback on the traffic proposals for around half a mile of the A224 in the Sevenoaks district, says Kent Live. The 24-day public consultation for the Orpington Bypass […]