Christmas travel warning as National Highways strike at same time as rail workers The strike action could inconvenience travellers who plan to visit their relatives over Christmas Liverpool Echo · Dec 2, 2022
Biker killed in crash tragedy 'hit traffic island after overtaking' Joseph Booth, 35, died following the horror crash on the A57 Mottram Moor in Tameside Manchester Evening News · Dec 1, 2022
Benefits of smart motorways ‘wasted’ as drivers avoid extra lane – survey The RAC said the research ‘completely undermines’ the main reason for turning hard shoulders into running lanes. The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2022
M56 smart motorway opening delayed until 2023 amid ongoing roadworks misery The scheme has seen major disruption for motorists over the past two years between Junction 6 to 8 of the M56 in Greater Manchester Manchester Evening News · Nov 29, 2022
Just Stop Oil activists face new penalties if they obstruct M25 motorway National Highways has obtained an injunction to ‘prevent unlawful protests’ until November 2023 The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2022
11-month High Court injunction granted to deter unlawful M25 protests National Highways said it secured the civil order to prevent protesters scaling the gantries on the country’s busiest motorway. The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2022
National Highways projects costing billions more than planned The National Audit Office said delays and inflation mean National Highways will not be able to deliver dozens of projects within budget. The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2022
New images show how Newark A46 bypass could look after major works A consultation on the project ends next month Nottingham Post · Nov 20, 2022
Leaders' joy as Mottram bypass finally approved after decades of work 'This is a great result for Tameside and local residents and businesses' Manchester Evening News · Nov 18, 2022
Five winter driving rules many don't know about that could cost drivers £1,000 Driving in bad weather needs preparation Wales Online · Nov 18, 2022
Long-awaited Mottram bypass gets final seal of approval - with work set to begin next year The bypass would help ease congestion on the busy route between Manchester and Sheffield Manchester Evening News · Nov 17, 2022
A417 'missing link' upgrade gets government green light The £460m project will see the installation of four miles of new dual carriageway in the West Country Birmingham Post · Nov 17, 2022
Drivers warned of £1,000 fine for breaking one rule during bad weather Forgetting to do one simple thing when driving this winter could land you a hefty fine and points on your licence. Daily Record · Nov 15, 2022
M6, M53, M56 and M57 motorway closures beginning November 14 A number of sections of motorway will be closed this week Liverpool Echo · Nov 14, 2022
Wales Online · Nov 12, 2022 Stranded smart motorway drivers now being rescued in under 10 minutes The nine minute 49 seconds target was meant to be hit last year
The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2022 National Highways defends M25 closures during Just Stop Oil protests Tens of thousands of drivers suffered long delays this week as Just Stop Oil activists repeatedly carried out protests.
Chronicle Live · Nov 10, 2022 £110m upgrade to the A1 in Newcastle now complete after two-and-a-half years of construction More than 1,900 people have worked on the Scotwood to North Brunton project
The Independent UK · Nov 10, 2022 Target time for reaching drivers stranded on smart motorways met 14 months late Around 10% of the motorway network is made up of smart motorways.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Met vows to ‘bring to justice’ Just Stop Oil protesters causing M25 disruption Assistant Commissioner Matt Twist said operations launched in response to the activists ‘come at a cost’ after 16 arrests were made on Tuesday.
The Independent UK · Nov 8, 2022 Sixteen arrested as Just Stop Oil protesters block M25 for second day The group said its supporters climbed on to overhead gantries in ‘multiple locations’ early on Tuesday.
The National (Scotland) · Nov 8, 2022 'We will not be intimidated:' Just Stop Oil protesters block M25 for second day running PROTESTERS have blocked junctions on the M25 for a second day running.
Liverpool Echo · Nov 7, 2022 M62 to close overnight with 'delays' and 'disruption' expected The motorway will be closed eastbound and westbound at junction six
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2022 Just Stop Oil protesters on M25 deserve ‘Christmas in prison’, says Grant Shapps ‘I hope justice is served up to these people’, says business secretary
Evening Standard · Nov 6, 2022 National Highways secures High Court order to ban M25 Just Stop Oil disruption The High Court has granted a further injunction which aims to stop unlawful demonstrations on England’s busiest motorway
Chronicle Live · Nov 4, 2022 Diversions and delays due for drivers until December as deteriorating A19 set for desperately-needed repairs The stretch of road is to undergo vital resurfacing works ahead of the winter