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BIZARRE: National highways - What They Never Told You

300 litres of diesel spilled across UK motorway in lorry crash sparking traffic chaos

A major section of the M3 eastbound has been closed following a serious collision near the M25 interchange

The Independent UK

M4 latest: Drivers warned of delays as motorway remains closed following crash

Drivers have been warned of delays as the M4 remains closed in both directions between J8/9 and J10 following a collision. Writing on X, National Highways East told motorists to expect “delays of 20 mins”, alongside “3 miles of congestion on the approach” and a congested diversion. It added that…

The Independent UK

Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent

Port authorities say access roads ‘free flowing’ again after large group forces road closures in both directions

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M6 closed after multiple lorries involved in serious crash

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The Independent UK

Section of M6 closed after serious collision with traffic disruption expected for hours

A collision involving three heavy goods vehicles and a car has closed off a section of the motorway

The Independent UK

Huge fire breaks out next to M25 as section of motorway shut

Emergency services have closed the motorway between junction 21A and 22

The Independent UK

Is the A31 still closed? Here’s everything we know after the New Forest fire

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Firefighters need ‘several more days’ to put out New Forest blaze as water shortages hamper relief

The A31 remains closed after National Highways confirmed the road surface suffered ‘significant’ damage

The Independent UK

A question for Burnham as he tours the country: how to reduce the magnetic pull of London?

As someone who has specialised in regional policy, I know the task is huge – not least because there is no plan to ensure prosperity throughout England, says journalist Peter Hetherington

The Guardian - UK

Severe delays as lorry catches fire on M6

Incident is affecting the motorway northbound between junctions four and six in Birmingham

The Independent UK

England’s motorways and major A roads ranked from best to worst

Transport Focus surveyed more than 9,500 drivers in March

The Independent UK

Roadwork-plagued M27 named as worst motorway

The road has seen long-running work for surfacing and junction modifications.

Evening Standard

UK’s public spending watchdog to investigate Lower Thames Crossing project

Exclusive: Campaigners voice concerns over rising costs of £11bn Essex to Kent road tunnel

The Guardian - UK

Van driver arrested after highways worker killed in M23 crash near Gatwick Airport

Drivers heading to London Gatwick Airport are being warned to allow plenty of extra time and consider alternative routes

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M25 traffic LIVE: Drivers face 13 mile queues and 110 minute delays after three lanes shut by vehicle fire

Chaos hits the M25 after vehicle fire between junction 26 at Waltham Abbey and junction 25 at Enfield

The Independent UK

Severe delays on M5 after fault is reported

Drivers have been warned of continued delays on the M5 following closures due to “a defect with overhead power lines.” According to a National Highways update on X , the motorway “in Somerset has reopened in both directions between J22 Highbridge and J23 Puriton”. It added: “There are delays of…

The Guardian - UK

Motorway traffic drones are coming to UK roads, but will they drive us to distraction?

National Highways agency uses virtual reality test to see if drivers are distracted by introduction of low-flying drones

The Independent UK

M25 closure as two lorry blazes spark disruption

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Major M25 disruption as two lorry fires shut motorway

Emergency services are in attendance and a specialist recovery is ongoing to recover the vehicle between junctions 27 and 26

The Independent UK

Spike in wrong-way driving as road designers urged to ‘up their game’

The RAC Foundation issued a stark warning

The Guardian - UK

Extra £174m earmarked for ‘spiralling’ bill for Lower Thames Crossing

More than £3bn is due to be spent on the proposed road tunnel between Kent and Essex, which is estimated to have higher costs per mile than HS2

The Guardian - UK

‘Six lanes of tarmac and vehicles doing 70mph’: can ‘green bridges’ help animals cross the UK’s motorways in safety?

Cockrow Bridge in Surrey will open in the coming weeks to provide wildlife, including lizards and insects, with the ability to move between fragmented habitats

The Conversation

Smart motorways were halted over safety concerns – what’s the future for digital roads?

For many people, the rollout of smart technology across the UK’s road network has been clouded by fears about the removal of traffic-free safety lanes. Traditionally, motorway hard shoulders offered motorists a safe haven into which they could steer stricken vehicles.

The Independent UK

Lorry carrying 20 tonnes of prosecco involved in motorway crash in Berkshire

Boxes of the Italian sparkling wine spilled across the carriageway, leaving "significant debris" and "smashed glass throughout"

The Independent UK

Easter traffic gridlock as crashes and queues spark UK motorway delays

Britain’s motorway network is heavily congested as the Easter getaway begins on Good Friday (April 3). The M6 Toll in the West Midlands is closed northbound between Junction 6 Brownhills Interchange and the M6 J11a Saredon Interchange due to a serious crash. There are also severe delays of 90 minutes…

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