County councils
Derbyshire County Council has partnered with Rocester-based JCB to trial a £200,000 Pothole Pro machine, which can fix 250 square meters of road per day, costing £30 per square meter. The machine's efficiency could potentially reduce the number of staff required from eight to four. The trial
County councils
The Colchester City Council and Essex Highways have announced the reopening of the Middle Mill footbridge in Colchester, UK, on September 13, after a 12-week repair programme. The bridge has been closed since December 2023 due to the collapse of the nearby weir. The project involved structural reinforcement, riverbed stabilization,
Traffic accidents
The Indian government's vision to reduce road accident fatalities has led to the launch of a comprehensive road safety initiative, focusing on strengthening measures to ensure the safety of all road users on National Highways. A day-long training program, conducted by the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)
Traffic accidents
A multi-vehicle crash in Buckinghamshire caused widespread disruption on the M25 motorway, resulting in long delays and congestion in both directions. The incident, which occurred near J17 A412 Denham Way (Maple Cross), led to a significant reduction in traffic flow, with drivers experiencing severe delays of up to 26 minutes.
Traffic safety
Local councillor Angus Forbes has urged Scottish authorities to hand over management of the country's trunk routes to local authorities, arguing this would allow for better coordination of works and minimize disruption to communities. Perth and Kinross councillor Forbes cited ongoing roadworks on the A90 between Perth and
Traffic safety
Residents of Canacona are facing a growing menace as stray cattle and dogs disrupt the tranquility of the region's highways and interior roads. The problem is exacerbated by unsupervised cattle grazing on roadside grasslands, leading to accidents and inconveniencing pedestrians. The presence of stray dogs has added to
Traffic safety
Congresswomen Harriet Hageman and Dina Titus have introduced the Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at providing state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) with greater flexibility in managing federal highway funds. The bill seeks to increase the transferability cap from 50% to 75%, allowing states to better prioritize
Motor vehicle drivers
Nathan Owen, 32, a luxury electric car owner from Prestatyn, North Wales, made a distressing call to police on March 6 last year, claiming his Jaguar I-Pace vehicle was speeding out of control and the brakes were not working. The vehicle had allegedly travelled along several motorways in Merseyside, prompting
Motor vehicle drivers
Motorists in the UK should be aware of multiple road closures planned for the coming week, with seven already in place and a further 10 set to begin over the next two weeks. The closures, revealed in the latest expected works list from National Highways, will result in moderate to
Traffic safety
Congresswomen Harriet Hageman and Dina Titus have introduced the Highway Funding Transferability Improvement Act, a bipartisan bill aimed at providing state Departments of Transportation (DOTs) with greater flexibility in managing federal highway funds. Currently, approximately 90% of federal highway funding is distributed to states through a complex set of formula-based
Motor vehicle drivers
Leicestershire County Council's highways teams have begun their annual surface dressing programme, aiming to protect the county's road network by minimizing potholes, keeping roads waterproof, and improving road safety. By applying a layer of bitumen followed by stone chippings, the programme helps extend the lifespan of
Motor vehicle drivers
A motorist has been fined and had their driving privileges suspended after being caught driving at a record-breaking 321 kph (199.5 mph) on the Autobahn west of Berlin. The excessive speed was detected on July 28 by a roadside radar stand, known as an "Enforcement Trailer," during
