The Latest Breaking News from National Highways

Busiest weekend on roads for years expected as Britons escape for summer school holidays

RAC warns potentially record-breaking number of people could take to roads for summer holidays

Evening Standard · Jul 20, 2022

National Highways missing 10-minute target for smart motorway breakdowns

Statistics for June show that traffic officers missed the goal by an average of 18 seconds.

The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022

National Highways set to close major roads for longer in a bid to reduce the impact of road works

They want to shorten the impact of road works

Nottingham Post · Jul 19, 2022

Full motorway closures in the offing amid roadworks overhaul

Project managers are being asked to consider shutting roads completely for several days instead of partial closures for longer periods.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2022

Highways bosses warn of more full road closures on weekdays - but roll out 60mph limits

Drivers will also be able to drive slightly quicker through more roadworks

Chronicle Live · Jul 14, 2022

Plea for 'swift' decision on long-awaited A1 dualling in Northumberland after double delay

A Government verdict on the plans to widen the busy route between Morpeth and Ellingham has now been pushed back to a December

Chronicle Live · Jul 13, 2022

Traffic cone-laying lorries deployed on M25 to reduce risk of injuries

Traffic cone-laying lorries can lay a cone in less than 10 seconds and can also collect them after the completion of road works

Evening Standard · Jul 13, 2022

Glitchy signs, dangerous distancing, serious flaws: Now House of Lords slam M56 smart motorway

"It is therefore beyond belief that the Government are still pressing ahead with new introductions."

Manchester Evening News · Jul 13, 2022

National Highways highlights vital vehicle check after more than 41,500 breakdowns

The summer is the busiest time for breakdowns

Nottingham Post · Jul 12, 2022

Advice for drivers in hot weather as Bristol set for heatwave

People are advised to keep an eye on their engines

Bristol Post · Jul 12, 2022