Weekly summary of roadworks in M25 sphere
A1(M) northbound Hatfield Tunnel Bore The northbound bore of Hatfield Tunnel and the Junction 3 entry slip road will be closed overnight (10pm to 5.30am) from Thursday 15 January 09 until Friday 16 January 09 for routine tunnel maintenance. A diversion will be fully signposted. A1(M) southbound Hatfield Tunnel Bore The southbound bore of Hatfield [...]

Safety improvement schemes on A45 in Warwickshire
The Highways Agency is planning a series of safety improvement schemes on the A45 between A45 / A46 Tollbar Island to the M45 at Thurlaston in Warwickshire during spring 2009. The schemes include street lighting improvements at Memorial Island (B4455 Fosse Way), Blue Boar Flyover (A4071) and Thurlaston Island (M45); and resurfacing work on the [...]

£1.15m drainage improvement on the A49 in shropshire
The Highways Agency will carry out a major drainage scheme on the A49 at Dorrington, near Shrewsbury. The carriageway will be resurfaced at the same time, as it has reached the end of its serviceable life. The work is expected to start on 2 February 2009 and will continue for about three months. The work [...]

Skoda focuses on fleet appeal with FleetDirectory.co.uk
Skoda has launched an advertising campaign on the FleetDirectory.co.uk. Coinciding with their growing success as a fleet brand, Skoda saw their fleet market share rise from 1.4 per cent in 2007 to 1.8 per cent by the latter half of 2008. Head of Business Sales at 'koda UK, Martin Burke, commented: 'The low running costs and [...]

M1 widening J25-28: overnight closure of M1 for bridge demolition
The M1 will be closed overnight in both directions between Junctions 25 and 26 in Nottinghamshire later this month to allow for the safe demolition of a farm bridge. The motorway will be shut along the five mile (8km) section from 9pm on Saturday, 17 January to 9am the following morning. The demolition forms part [...]

TRL wins West Midlands Urban Traffic Management Control Project
As part of the development and operational support programme for the rollout and installation of the West Midlands Urban Traffic Control (UTC) Major Transport Scheme, TRL has been appointed to undertake monitoring and evaluation of the process and to provide decision support tools. The Scheme will link together a number of UTCs which are being upgraded [...]

New queue warning system on A30 between Bodmin and Launceston
A new automatic detection system to warn drivers of queues ahead will be installed on the A30 at Shallowater between Bodmin and Launceston. The new safety warning system replaces a manually controlled sign and will help reduce the risk of rear end collisions caused by restricted visibility. Highways Agency Project Manager, Nigel Dyson, said: “Currently, when a [...]

New cameras and signs to improve safety on the A38 between Plymouth and Ivybridge
New monitoring equipment and electronic signs will be installed on the A38 between Plymouth and Ivybridge to improve safety along the route. CCTV cameras linked to the Highways Agency control room in Exeter will help the agency spot any incidents along the road and new electronic message signs will give drivers advance warning of any problems. Highways [...]

Highways Agency warns M5 Northbound closed at Almondsbury interchange
The Highways Agency is warning motorists the M5 has been closed northbound at the Almondsbury Interchange following an incident this morning (January 5). An LGV has overturned between junction 15 and 14 of the M5 and recovery is in progress. The M5 northbound has been closed at the Almondsbury Interchange and traffic is being diverted off [...]

M4 fully closed near Swindon for overnight bridge demolition between junctions 16 and 17
There will be narrow lanes and a 50mph speed limit starting from today as preparation works starts to demolish the Spittleborough Access Overbridge over the M4 between Junctions 16 and 17 near Swindon. Demolition will be carried out overnight between 19.00 hours on Saturday 17 January and 10.00 (am) on Sunday 18 September. During this time [...]

Highways Agency annouces resurfacing work at A38 Branston to Barton
The Highways Agency is expected to start work on a £200,000 scheme to resurface the A38 southbound carriageway between A5121 at Branston and B5016 at Barton Turns, near Burton upon Trent on Tuesday 6 January 2009 approximately one week. These essential resurfacing works are required to avoid the need for unplanned emergency repairs and possible disruption [...]

Further changes to road layout on M1 junction 25 to 28 widening
The Highways Agency is reminding drivers to take extra care as they drive through the M1 widening works between Junction 25 at Sandiacre and Junction 28 at Pinxton as further changes are made to the road layout. The M1 widening scheme, once completed, will improve safety and help make journeys more reliable by increasing capacity and [...]

RHA/IDS industry pay and conditions survey published
The ninth annual joint Incomes Data Survey (IDS) and Road Haulage Association (RHA) national survey of pay and conditions for drivers and distribution workers has just been published. The key findings are: The average hourly rate for LGV driver licence category C+E is £8.25 per hour, with gross average weekly earnings of £493.45 The average hourly rate for [...]

Six Fleet Tips for 2009 from Lombard
How to Save Money in the Toughest of Economic Conditions With pressures mounting on businesses as economic forecasters predicting that 2009 will be even tougher than 2008, business leaders urgently need to eliminate unnecessary costs. For many enterprises, vehicle fleets account for a high proportion of spend, and poorly managed fleets can absorb tens and even [...]

Mobile Phone use still high with Drivers
A survey from What Car' has revealed the shocking statistic that over one-in-three drivers still use a mobile phone when driving, however the true figure may be higher still as 93% of motorists say they have seen someone else using a mobile phone while driving in the past seven days. Despite tougher penalties for offenders, including [...]