National Highways undertakes new modelling ahead of Port of Liverpool road scheme
National Highways is pausing its work on the improvements to A5036 Port of Liverpool access road to reassess traffic levels following Covid and Brexit. The road between the Switch Island Interchange and Princess Way is a key commuter route, as well as the main access connecting the Port of Liverpool with the motorway network. It […]
National Highways confirms A12 resurfacing plan
National Highways has announced it’ll be undertaking around 15 months of work to resurface an ageing concrete road surface on the A12 in Essex. The work between Marks Tey and Stanway on the outskirts of Colchester will involve completely removing the concrete road surface and some of the foundations, before rebuilding the road and resurfacing […]
Green light for multi-million-pound scheme to improve the A47
The Transport Secretary has approved plans to build a new dual carriageway on the A47 between North Tuddenham and Easton. The Government says it’ll help to improve safety and reduce congestion on one of the country’s most dangerous A roads. National Highways’ £200 million scheme was approved by the Grant Shapps through the granting of […]
National Highways releases Dartford Crossing congestion video explanation
National Highways has released a new animation showing what it calls the unprecedented levels of traffic that use the Dartford Crossing every Friday, as part of an explanation for the need for the new Lower Thames Crossing. It says, despite one of the largest traffic teams in the country working around the clock to keep […]
National Highways focusses on Cornish home produce on greener A30 road upgrade
Cornwall’s very own china clay mining industry is playing a big part in the construction of National Highways’ major A30 Chiverton to Carland Cross upgrade. The government-owned company says sustainability and reducing the carbon footprint are key drivers behind construction of the 8.7-mile dualling scheme, and to that end contractors Costain Jacobs and supply chain […]
National Highways issues fuel warning as next phase of breakdowns campaign launches
Drivers are being urged to make sure they have enough fuel for their journey before heading out on England’s busiest roads to reduce the risk of unnecessary breakdowns. With thousands of breakdowns each year due to vehicles running out fuel, National Highways is reminding road users to be aware of this and take no chances […]
National Highways on track with reducing emissions, says new report
The last year has seen National Highways’ significantly reduce emissions across its business and operations. Achievements recorded in the last year include ensuring that 100% of its own energy is sourced from renewable energy, converting 38% of its vehicle fleet to greener plug-in hybrid cars and using lower-carbon LED bulbs to light more than 16% […]
Red X fines not always being enforced on motorways
The Transport Minister Baroness Vere has revealed that the enforcement of fines for peopled driving underneath a Red X on a motorway is hit-and-miss, because it requires a Police Officer to sign off the penalty before it can be levied. Auto Express has spotted comments made during a Transport Committee meeting in Parliament where Baroness […]
National Highways using new research van to detect dangerous driving
New mobile technology capable of automatically detecting motorists who fail to wear a seatbelt or hold mobile phones at the wheel is being trialled in the UK for the first time under plans to boost road safety. A new van packed with detection equipment has hit England’s motorways and major A-roads as part of a […]
National Highways launches A64 consultation
National Highways has announced it is looking at a range of options to upgrade Hopgrove Junction and dual the carriageway of the A64 from Hopgrove Junction to Barton-le-Willows in North Yorkshire. It’s launched a consultation to hear people’s views and want to understand how the proposed options impact road users and the local community. The […]