Disruption on A1 in Northumberland after car was 'severely destroyed' in blaze Emergency crews attended the scene on the major road between Berwick-Upon-Tweed and Alnwick due to the car near Brownieside Chronicle Live · Oct 6, 2022
Three smart motorway safety targets have been met but fourth is missed Safety concerns about the roads have been raised following fatal incidents involving vehicles stopped in traffic being hit from behind. The Independent UK · Oct 3, 2022
Contracts worth £1.3bn awarded for A303 Stonehenge tunnel scheme National Highways has announced deals with an international group of construction companies, civil engineering firm Costain and consultancy Mott MacDonald Birmingham Post · Oct 3, 2022
Liz Truss vowed to scrap smart motorways. So what will it mean for drivers? New PM says the experiment to boost capacity has failed, and she promises to end ‘all lane running’ on motorways The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2022
UK facing 60mph winds and heavy rain after powerful Hurricane Ian struck US Brits are preparing for a "much wetter and windier autumn" after record-breaking temperatures over the summer. Friday could see early signs of the cold weather as warnings are issued about Hurricane Ian which is predicted to sweeps low pressures across the country Daily Mirror · Sep 29, 2022
Travel concerns as M48 Severn Bridge to close on same weekend as widespread train strikes Rail services in Wales will grind to a halt on Saturday and it's been confirmed the Severn Bridge will also be fully closed Wales Online · Sep 28, 2022
M48 Severn Bridge to close for 'vital' inspections this weekend Drivers are being warned to travel via an alternative route as the Severn Bridge carriageway is set to close in both directions Bristol Post · Sep 27, 2022
National Highways says to make sure your vehicle is ready for autumn and winter months As the nights draw in, temperatures drop and the potential for fog, rain and wind increases Wales Online · Sep 26, 2022
M6, M53, M56, M57 and M62 motorway closures beginning September 26 A number of sections of motorway will be closed between Monday, September 26 and Sunday, October 2 Liverpool Echo · Sep 26, 2022
Major transport operation as one million mourners head for London Fears network will be overwhelmed on Monday afternoon Wales Online · Sep 18, 2022
Major transport operation as one million mourners expected in London for funeral Transport for London is preparing for one of the busiest days in its history. The Independent UK · Sep 18, 2022
Six mile M56 queues after multi-vehicle crash closes motorway Tailbacks stretched for miles after incident on the eastbound carriageway Liverpool Echo · Sep 16, 2022
Major road closed in both directions following smash between car and van The crash is leading to congestion to roads through Hadfield, Padfield and Glossop Manchester Evening News · Sep 13, 2022
Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022 Trains to run overnight and road closures on hold ahead of Queen's funeral Network Rail said limited trains will operate overnight from Wednesday night and there will be extra daytime services to help people pay their respects
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022 Trains to run through night and road closures paused to ease mourners’ journeys Around 200 daily rail services will be added to timetables while the Queen is lying in state in Westminster Hall, the PA news agency understands.
Bristol Post · Sep 13, 2022 M4 roadworks to be lifted as nation prepares to say goodbye to the Queen Closures of major routes in and out of London will be postponed
Chronicle Live · Sep 13, 2022 Motorway roadworks to be lifted over bank holiday weekend so drivers can get to Queen's funeral National Highways says roads are expected to be busy with people looking to travel to London and to other royal residences over the weekend
Manchester Evening News · Sep 13, 2022 M6 bosses say roadwork closures will be lifted for Queen's funeral days after drivers stuck in queues for hours Planned closures on the M25, M11, M3, M4, and M23 will also be lifted
Wales Online · Sep 13, 2022 M25, M6, M11, M3, M4, and M23 roadworks to be paused as people flock to London to pay respects to the Queen Roadworks on A-roads will be assessed on case-by-case basis
The Independent UK · Sep 13, 2022 Motorway roadworks paused to ease congestion for mourners travelling to London National Highways said planned closures of motorways serving London have been paused until after the Queen’s funeral.
Manchester Evening News · Sep 12, 2022 Bosses give M6 update after roadworks closures see kids 'stuck in cars for 10 hours' Highways chiefs are considering changing plans for future closures after this weekend's chaos
Liverpool Echo · Sep 12, 2022 National Highway bosses may 'rethink' M6 roadworks after traffic chaos Bosses are reportedly rethinking the plans to close the motorway over the coming weeks
Manchester Evening News · Sep 11, 2022 Delays on M60 after crash involving 'at least four cars' closes lane Five miles of queues were reported at 1.20pm
Manchester Evening News · Sep 11, 2022 Mum-of-five killed on M1 smart motorway after car broke down in live lane Nargis Begum was stranded in a live lane with no hard shoulder