National Highways

MPs demand answers after Dartford tunnel damaged by truck

Two MPs have demanded answers as to how an over-height HGV was able to cause significant damage to one of tunnels of the Dartford Crossing. The left tunnel – which takes northbound traffic from Kent to Essex – was closed for more than 30 hours after being struck by the vehicle. The HGV driver allegedly failed to […]

Dorset: National Highways starts work to improve safety on A35

National Highways is taking action to improve safety along the A35 in Dorset by reducing speed limits at a number of locations. Working in partnership with local authority and police partners, the company, which is responsible for England’s motorways and major A roads, has identified safety issues along a 26-mile section of the A35 between […]

A66 to close in both directions due to forecast of snow

The A66 in Cumbria has been closed in both directions from 04:00 this morning due to severe weather which has been forecast in the region. The closure is taking place between Cumbria Gates and Bowes Snowgates. Forecasts indicate 8-12cm of snow, combined with strong winds of up to 60mph, presenting a high risk of drifting […]

Northbound Dartford Crossing tunnel reopens after over-height lorry destroys safety equipment

One of the two northbound tunnels at the Dartford Crossing, which has been closed since yesterday, has now reopened following extensive repair work. Shortly before midday on Friday an over-height vehicle travelling through the tunnel caused significant damage to critical systems essential to its safe operation. The tunnel was subsequently closed to allow urgent repair […]

New £23m M67 bridge opens in Greater Manchester

A new £23 million bridge has been unveiled in Greater Manchester, marking the eagerly anticipated completion of a three-year scheme. National Highways and its partners celebrated the opening of St Anne’s Road motorway bridge in Denton with a ribbon-cutting ceremony performed by four pupils from the neighbouring St Anne’s Primary School, accompanied by the Reverend […]

Great Big donation from National Highways to hedgerow project

National Highways has dipped into an environmental ‘hedge fund’ to improve biodiversity and enhance the landscape across Dorset. Almost £3,000 has been donated to the Great Big Dorset Hedge project which is working towards the improvement and extension of hedgerows across the county which will increase biodiversity and carbon capture. The funding from National Highways […]

DfT issues scope and purpose update on probe into National Highways speed camera issue

As we reported on Monday, National Highways has identified a technical anomaly that has impacted how its Highways Agency Digital Enforcement and Compliance System (HADECS) cameras interact with variable speed limit signs on a limited number of A-roads and motorways. The anomaly has meant there was, at times, a slight delay between cameras and variable speed signs, leading to […]

M62 delays after roadworks machinery breakdown

The breakdown of plant machinery used in overnight roadworks on the M62 in West Yorkshire created long delays on Tuesday morning, says the BBC. The machinery broke down close to junction 24 on the motorway at Ainley Top, Huddersfield, National Highways said. The body said the westbound section had been closed and traffic was being […]

Vision Zero South West: Data shows dramatic decrease in collisions at speed camera site

Speed cameras have been credited with a “dramatic and sustained” decrease in fatal and serious crashes on one of Devon & Cornwall’s most notorious roads. The A38 between Dobwalls and Bodmin in Cornwall has seen a 45% reduction in serious collisions according to long-term data collected five years before and after the installation of an […]