Roads

A new road sign has been approved – but not everyone is happy

The Department for Transport has approved a controversial new road sign directing visitors to a pair of funicular railways.

How Highways England will keep the roads clear on Christmas Day

Traffic officers and control rooms for Highways England operate 24/7, 365 days a year. Here's how the agency is keeping the roads clear on Christmas Day.

Severn crossing motorists saving £365,000 a day

Drivers travelling into Wales have saved £365,000 a day in the year since the Severn bridge tolls were abolished on 17 December 2018.

Cars could be banned from parts of the Lake District

The Lake District National Park Authority (LDNPA) and National Trust are looking at car-free zones and traffic management schemes to cut congestion.

Revealed: Britain’s best serviced motorways

The M74 in Scotland is named Britain's best serviced motorway in a new study, while the M8 between Edinburgh and Glasgow is ranked lowest.

Smart motorways should be banned, says road safety group

A road safety and breakdown organisation is calling for an immediate halt to the smart motorway network – but Highways England insists they are safe.

Google Maps lets you report roadworks

The Google Maps navigation app has added a function that lets you report roadworks. It follows in the footsteps of Waze and its user-driven facilities.

Heathrow Airport is getting a congestion charge

Heathrow's congestion charge will coincide with the opening of its third runway in 2026, but there are fears about public transport link capacity

Recovery workers offered smart motorway training

Smart move: the Highways England Smart Motorway Awareness For The Roadside Rescue & Recovery Industry is the first of its kind.

‘Supercabs’ help to cut motorway collisions by a third

A trio of HGV supercabs were used during the M1 safety week in May, during which time the number of collisions went down by almost a third.