MSP proposes extra lane as ‘interim solution’ to ease congestion at Sheriffhall roundabout
Christine Grahame, SNP MP for Midlothian South, Tweeddale and Lauderdale, is pressing for the creation of an extra lane as an interim solution to the long tailbacks at one of the busiest junctions on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass. She said some motorists already used scrub land next to the A7 as an unofficial extra lane and someone […]
TfL unveils five-year plan to cut congestion and transform London’s road network for the future
Transport for London (TfL) has announced a bold new plan to revolutionise how the capital’s streets operate over the next five years. The first-ever pan-city roadworks plan will focus on using innovation to deliver safer, healthier, and more efficient journeys for millions of Londoners. There will be a particular focus on improving the capital’s bus network – […]
Staffordshire addresses Burton traffic delays
Staffordshire County Council has taken action to ease traffic congestion on Trent Bridge in Burton following recent delays. Drivers had been reporting problems with the traffic lights controlling traffic heading towards Swan Junction. The issue was caused by a communications fault, which stopped the system from automatically adjusting signal timings to manage traffic flow. Instead, […]
Price increases and record delays: Dartford Crossing users take double hit
Dartford Crossing users have faced record delays since new, higher charges were introduced. Drivers of all vehicle types faced an increase from September 1, after the Government said that the current Dart Charge level was unsustainable, says Fleet News. However, new research from Geotab shows that as well as facing higher charges, delays have increased. Based on data […]
Kilspindie: Perthshire village ‘bombarded’ with traffic during A90 Dundee to Perth roadworks
A Perthshire village is being “bombarded” by traffic avoiding roadworks on the A90 between Dundee and Perth. Kilspindie resident Ian Alexander says “it’s only a matter of time before someone gets hurt” due to drivers speeding through the village at peak times, says the Courier. Mr Alexander says hundreds of drivers are using the high […]
RAC and INRIX predict almost 18m journeys to be made over August Bank Holiday
New figures from the RAC and INRIX suggest that 17.6m leisure journeys are expected to take place by car this August Bank Holiday with drivers in England and Wales eager to enjoy the last long weekend before Christmas. The RAC expects traffic to build from Friday to Saturday with 3m getaway trips likely to take […]
Silvertown Tunnel has cut weekday congestion in east and south-east London, but weekend trips increase
New data released by TfL shows that the Silvertown Tunnel is easing congestion for Londoners, boosting public transport use and improving journeys. However, the figuers relate to weekday traffic, and the data suggests that weekend trips through Blackwall and Silvertown are up 3.7 per cent, suggesting that the new tunnel has induced some extra traffic […]
TfGM: Roadwork charges would cut traffic delays
A proposal by TfGM to introduce fees for full and partial road closures in traffic hotspots could see companies responsible for roadworks on Greater Manchester’s busiest routes charged up to £2,500 per day. The idea is an attempt to cut congestion at peak times and is aimed at encouraging local authorities, utility companies and others […]
Chepstow: Transport for Wales plans traffic model to ease congestion
Transport for Wales is developing a new traffic model to address congestion in Chepstow, with short-term measures also under consideration. Catherine Fookes MP met with Welsh Government Transport Minister Ken Skates, Monmouthshire County Council Deputy leader and Cabinet Member for Planning and Economic Development, Cllr Paul Griffiths, and representatives from Transport for Wales to discuss progress on tackling congestion around […]
Motorway roadworks leads to decline in driver satisfaction, new survey suggests
Extensive roadworks to add extra emergency areas to smart motorways has led to a drop in satisfaction with England’s motorways and major ‘A’ roads. In its latest annual survey from the independent watchdog, Transport Focus, 69 per cent of road users were satisfied with their journey, a drop from 71 per cent last year. The Strategic Roads […]