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The Latest Breaking News from National Highways

Met Office issues amber snow warning in ‘first notable cold snap’ of autumn

The Met Office had issued yellow weather warnings for ice and snow across almost all of Scotland on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2025

A30 closed ‘for hours’ after vehicle flips onto roof

Devon and Cornwall Police are on the scene, with investigations are expected to be carried out throughout the night

The Independent UK · Nov 14, 2025

Horse on the loose closes major motorway

The bizarre incident left the motorway closed for around an hour, causing travel disruption for many motorists

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

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Full UK motorway closures for October 2025

Three roads will remain closed until 2026

The Independent UK · Oct 28, 2025

Heathrow airport car park closed after fire breaks out

A spokesperson for Heathrow said the airport itself remains fully operational, though there are delays for passengers arriving for flights

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

M5 delays after lorry transporting electric cars catches fire

There are delays on the M5 in Devon after a lorry fire on the M5

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

M25 set to be shut for hours near Heathrow Airport after major crash

Police are investigating a crash on a junction leading to Heathrow Airport

The Independent UK · Oct 1, 2025

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England’s toxic road runoff pollution being ignored, MPs told

Carcinogens entering waterways from 25,000 road outflows are not monitored or regulated by Environment Agency, committee hears

The Guardian - UK · Sep 4, 2025

M25 lorry fire causes travel chaos with two-hour delays on motorway

Traffic is at standstill on the M25 after a vehicle caught on fire earlier on Tuesday

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2025

Man in hospital after tractor falls from bridge onto motorway

Dramatic pictures from the scene show a yellow tractor upside down on the road’s central reservation

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

M25 closed near Dartford Crossing after lorry carrying tyres catches fire

National Highways said it was forced to shut the road in both directions between Junction 29 for Romford and Junction 30 for the Thames crossing.

Evening Standard · Aug 13, 2025

M11 closed in both directions due to two crashes near London airport

Drivers are facing seven miles of congestion near London Stansted

The Independent UK · Jul 25, 2025

‘Investing in destruction’: campaigners attack plans to fill Yorkshire tunnel with concrete

Government decision to infill disused Queensbury railway line comes amid calls for it to be converted to subterranean cycle path

The Guardian - UK · Jul 15, 2025

New analysis reveals rise in ‘dangerous mistakes’ during summer months

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The Independent UK · Jul 15, 2025

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The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Drivers urged to plan breaks as fatigue-related crashes surge over summer

National Highways, which issued the plea, warned that tiredness behind the wheel can lead to ‘dangerous mistakes’.

The Independent UK · Jul 14, 2025

Warning issued to all drivers during summer holidays

Millions of journeys will take place this summer as Brits enjoy their holidays

The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025

Overturned car shuts M3 motorway in both directions after crash

National Highways told drivers to expect an hour of delays.

The Guardian - UK · Jul 5, 2025

How a £1.5bn ‘wildlife-boosting’ bypass became an environmental disaster

A14 in Cambridgeshire promised biodiversity net gain of 11.5%, but most of the 860,000 trees planted are dead. What went wrong?

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The Independent UK · Jul 3, 2025

Dartford Crossing bridge closed after collision involving HGV

Traffic is being diverted away from the Queen Elizabeth II Bridge due to the collision, National Highways said

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

More than 140 people killed or injured in tailgating-related incidents each year

More than 40% of drivers have admitted to the dangerous behaviour.

The Independent UK · Jun 30, 2025

The deadly driving act that 43 per cent of people admit to doing

More than 140 people are killed or seriously injured on England’s motorways each year due to tailgating

The Guardian - UK · Jun 24, 2025

Overblown infrastructure projects damage lives and imperil democracy. Why is Britain addicted to them?

The Lower Thames Crossing proves the point. It’s a white elephant plan, sucking money from local projects that could actually improve lives, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The Guardian - UK · Jun 20, 2025

Thousands gather at Stonehenge for summer solstice celebration

Combination of weekend timing and good weather could make this year’s event one of the busiest in years

The Guardian - UK · Jun 16, 2025

UK government pledges further £590m for delayed Lower Thames Crossing

Rachel Reeves calls Britain’s biggest road-building project a ‘turning point for our national infrastructure’

Evening Standard · May 29, 2025

Smart motorways have higher rate of recorded breakdowns

The AA described the National Highways figures as ‘a major concern’.

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