Roads

Sort My Sign campaign wants to improve road signs

An independent transport watchdog has launched a new campaign aimed at pressing Highways England to improve the signs on the major road network.

Number of potholes forecast to rise by 16 percent

The number of potholes in the UK will rise by nearly a fifth (16 percent) if investment in the road network is maintained at its current level.

Concrete barrier will keep M20 motorway traffic moving

Highways England has developed a moveable concrete barrier that can be deployed on the M20 motorway in the event of cross-channel disruption.

Highways England doing ‘rubbish’ work in the South West

Local authorities in the South West of England are working with Highways England to deal with the ‘social problem’ of littering.

Are roundabouts good for your health?

A new study finds that roundabouts are good for urban air quality. It's why Milton Keynes is a healthier place to live than neighbouring Luton.

‘Congestion-busting’ road in Cornwall gets green light

The government has given the go-ahead to a £290 million road improvement scheme between Carland Cross and Chiverton Cross in Cornwall.

£1m Norwich ‘bat bridges’ do not work

A BBC investigation has found that seven 'bat bridges' over a new road in Norwich aren't working as they should. The controversial bridges cost £1 million.

Consultation begins for 70mph tunnel under the Thames

A proposed 70mph Thames tunnel to the east of London is part of 'Britain’s most ambitious roads project in a generation'.

Motorway money used to restore historic buildings

Historic buildings in a West London park are being revitalised following a £340,000 award from road operator Highways England.

Buckingham Palace is the most dangerous landmark to drive past

Buckingham Palace in London is named as the most dangerous landmark to drive past, with Her Majesty's residence playing host to 34 accidents a year.