Weather postpones M3 weekend closures

A planned weekend closure of the M3 has been postponed due to a Met Office forecast of high winds. National Highways have postponed the £900,000 work, essential repairs to the east and west bridges at Junction 3 Lightwater Interchange, for one week. The A322 northbound closure will now take place from 9pm on Friday, 28 February […]
National Highways switches to winter operations

National Highways has officially switches to autumn and winter operations, with meteorological experts from the Met Office and MetDesk closely monitoring weather forecasts “and are prepared for whatever conditions the autumn and winter season may bring”. The Government-owned company says that, based on current weather forecasts, you are unlikely to see gritters spreading salt on […]
Met Office makes climate data more accessible to help all industries respond to climate change

The Met Office’s Climate Data Portal has gone live today, giving organisations improved access to climate data and other resources, allowing them to better understand and respond to climate change. Part of the Met Office’s wider strategy to maximise the benefits of its data, the portal contains 60 different data layers, as well as guidance and information. […]