Council cost-cutting leads to a reduction in road safety work
New research has revealed that 85% of county councils are looking to reduce road maintenance work next year, citing funding issues as the primary reason.
Spending will be cut on the …Read More
Experts warn the challenge of increasing EV numbers to meet carbon emissions target
The RAC Foundation says mass migration to battery electric vehicles (EVs) will enable the UK to hit climate change targets. However, experts say this is a “monumentally steep challenge”.
The Climate …Read More
EV Charging network to be supercharged with £56m investment
The £56m funding injection comes as part of an announcement from Transport Minister, Jesse Norman, who set out the Government’s plans to deliver 2,400 more charge points for the short …Read More
Taking a nature-first approach to road infrastructure
An online project which aims to uncover the impact roads have on nature in the UK has been launched by Hill and Smith Infrastructure, with backing from National Highways’ contractors.
The …Read More
Future fuel: First hydrogen-powered digger hits the UK
The world’s first hydrogen-powered digger has been approved for use on UK roads by the government, according to a recent report by the Department for Transport.
The digger, which was made …Read More
Red X means danger: Nearly 10% of drivers ignore motorway Red Xs
A new report by National Highways has found that almost one in 10 drivers ignore the “Red X” mark on motorway gantries.
This is despite the fact that those who are …Read More
Stopping short of safety on smart motorways
Smart motorway technology is not working properly on any section of all-lane running (ALR) smart motorways, according to Highways magazine.
National Highways has been unable to ensure the efficient running of …Read More
Traffic trouble: Congestion on the rise across England
Road delays across England have been on the increase over the last year, according to new figures from the Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
In its “Benchmarking National Highways – …Read More
A hole load of trouble: Motoring bodies launch fresh warning on pothole crisis
The UK’s motoring bodies have launched another warning to the government over the country’s pothole crisis, stating that the nation’s roads are in desperate need of a cash injection.
The calls …Read More
Electric car sales charge ahead of petrol
Electric vehicle (EV) sales overtook petrol cars for the first time at the end of 2022.
Data produced by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show that in December, 42,284 …Read More