The latest fleet news

February registration fillip for vans February UK registration data from the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders show 10,348 vans and trucks registered in the month. Within that, there were 8,978 vans, up slightly, and 1,370 trucks, still well down. The rolling year total was down 32.2% to 220,521. This includes [...]

National Mobile Windscreens awarded major Vauxhall Fleet contract

Vauxhall Fleet has awarded a 5 year replacement glass contract to National Mobile Windscreens. The contract is worth over £1.25 million over the five year period and National Mobile Windscreens will supply replacement glass to all Vauxhall Company allocated, Business Demonstrator and Remarketing vehicles. Graham Abbott, Vauxhall Fleet Company Vehicle and Business Demonstrator Manager said [...]

Aardvark Concrete improves customer response times using vehicle tracking

Stockport-based Aardvark Concrete, which operates a fleet of 14 vehicles supplying concrete and aggregate to DIY and trade contractors, has improved its customer response times and is now able to offer 30 minute delivery slots thanks to Navman Wireless vehicle tracking. The technology provides managers with real-time information on the exact position and speed of [...]

Revealed: The UKs top 50 garages

Motorists in the UK have nominated their Top 50 garages in the UK for car servicing and repairs. The top five garages in ten UK regions will now progress to the final voting stage of the national competition to find the UK’s best workshop. Over 4,000 motorists voted for their favourite local garage and the UK’s [...]

Call Zebra lead the way in customer service commitment

Call Zebra, the refreshingly alternative accident management company, has become the first in its field of expertise in the UK to join the Institute of Customer Service, the independent professional body for customer service with over 7,000 individual members, reinforcing Call Zebra’s passion and commitment for its customer-focused service Darren Gilling, managing director of Call Zebra, [...]

CFC appoint Collette Dooley to telemarketing team

CFC Solutions are pleased to announce the recent appointment of Collette Dooley as a telemarketing executive concentrating on its range of fleet management software. Collette brings a wealth of experience gleaned from her previous position as a secured loan and commercial mortgage consultant, advising financial advisors about the finance products available to their clients. [...]

Venson secure major Integral fleet deal

Venson Automotive Solutions, the Thames Ditton based independent multi-management specialist, has won one of the largest sole supplier contracts in its recent history, from a rival company, after a competitive tender process saw them sign a major 1,400-vehicle leasing and fleet management with maintenance deal with Bristol-headquartered Integral, Britain’s biggest and fastest growing national provider [...]

Brake supports announcement of Urban Challenge Fund

The Urban Challenge Fund, announced this week in the UK by the Department for Transport, will replace the Congestion Transport Innovation Fund. It is designed to support measures that tackle congestion and also safety and cut carbon emissions. Local authorities can apply to the fund. Brake’s campaigns officer Ellen Booth said: “We welcome the widening of [...]

Volkswagen recruiting 6,000 university graduates and apprentices

This year, the Volkswagen Group will be recruiting 3,000 university graduates worldwide, of which one third will be hired in Germany. In addition, 2,900 young people will begin their vocational training with the Group during the current year. The total number of apprentices will top the 10,000 mark for the first time this year. The Group [...]

Alfa Romeo Mito MultiAir road test

Following on from Alfa’s popular new MiTo launched in 2009 comes the MiTo MultiAir. MultiAir is much more than a marketing buzzword as it unquestionably signifies a major advancement in petrol engine design by yielding a 10% reduction in both fuel consumption and CO2 along with a 12.5% increase in power. Alfa Romeo Mito consumer [...]

RHA welcomes report on ‘high risk’ foreign lorries

The Road Haulage Association has welcomed today’s report from the House of Commons Public Accounts Committee (PAC) which makes the point that foreign trucks are more likely to be the cause of accidents involving heavy goods vehicles than UK operators. The Association is particularly encouraged by the report’s acknowledgment that “they contribute little in the [...]

3 in 4 “would inform” on elderly relative drivers

An IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) online poll has found that 73 per cent of people would report elderly friends or relatives to the authorities if they had concerns over their driving standards. The poll of 1,628 IAM members and non-members also found that 68 per cent believed mandatory re-testing of drivers over the age of [...]

The UK Motor Industry’s call for clear, consistent and supportive budget policies

The UK motor industry has delivered a stark message to the Chancellor as the 2010 Budget was declared for Wednesday 24 March. Measures to encourage industry and boost consumer confidence will be required if the recovery is to be sustained and strengthened. In its annual pre-Budget submission the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders (SMMT) urged [...]

Auto Windscreens short-listed for two major industry awards

Auto Windscreens, the national automotive glazing services company, has been short-listed for two national awards. The company is a finalist in two categories of the prestigious Fleet News Awards 2010. Auto Windscreens will battle it out with AA Business Services, Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions, GMF Support, Autowide and Chevin Fleet Solutions, for the title of Fleet [...]

AA President becomes Professor

The appointment of Edmund King, President of the AA, as a Visiting Professor working with the Transport Operations Research Group at Newcastle University has been confirmed by the Vice Chancellor, Professor Chris Brink. Professor Edmund King will today (10) give a key seminar in Newcastle talking about the power of the media in influencing transport decision [...]

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi ecoFLEX Exclusiv Nav road test

Vauxhall’s inspired replacement for the functional yet incredibly dull Vectra, the Insignia, has certainly blown away the design cobwebs at the manufacturer. It is without doubt one of the prettiest cars on the road at the moment, and it isn’t just an attractive face either as there’s plenty of brains in there too. Bags [...]

Fleet and nearly-new values improve in static February market

BCA’s Pulse report shows that average used car values rose marginally in February, increasing by under half a percent compared to January’s figure to £5,959. Average values rose in the fleet/lease and nearly-new sub-sectors, with values falling by just £10 in the part-exchange market. The overall average value for cars sold in February was £5,959 – [...]

One month left to enter Fleet Safety Forum Awards

The deadline for entries to the Fleet Safety Forum Awards for Excellence is fast approaching on 12 April 2010. Organisations that have worked to improve fleet safety are being urged to enter the annual awards, run by the Fleet Safety Forum, a division of Brake, the road safety charity. Awards will be presented at a [...]

Average new car CO2 emissions fall by biggest ever margin

Average new car CO2 emissions fell by their biggest ever margin last year with the impact of recession and the Scrappage Incentive Scheme boosting the continued influence of technological advances made by vehicle manufacturers, according to the annual New Car CO2 Report released today by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders. The average new car [...]

Daimler sells equity in Tata Motors

Daimler yesterday sold all of its 5.34% of the ordinary shares of Indian automotive company Tata Motors to various groups of investors through the capital market. Tata Motors’ share price has risen significantly, especially last year, so Daimler will receive a substantial cash inflow of approximately €300 million from the sale of its shares. The [...]

Alloy Wheel Repair and Refurbishment

Ashford International

Ashford International Ltd. has been at the forefront of the automotive Smart repair industry for almost a decade and leads the market in terms of market intelligence, product range, training and customer support. Ashford International brings with it over 150 years experience in the bodyshop and minor damage repair sectors and has a first class proven management team with strong motor industry expertise including manufacturer, dealer group, bodyshop, FMCG and marketing backgrounds. Our product range is unique, comprehensive and ready to use. It is supplied with full training, technical support and helplines. Intelligent repair systems are positioned as an essential mechanism for delivering increased productivity in conjunction with enhanced customer satisfaction and retention.

Autobrite Automotive Ltd

Autobrite offer a comprehensive completely mobile range of services to enhance your vehicle's appearance throughout the Sussex and Surrey areas. Valeting, bumper scuff, paint chip, upholstery and trim repair, automotive glass repair and replacement and alloy wheel refurbishment. Our vehicles are fully equipped with their own power and water source. The operatives are fully trained in all aspects of the service your vehicle may need along with an appreciation of customer care. You are assured of having both your vehicle and yourself treated with respect from your initial enquiry to the finished job.

Auto-Look

Auto-Look are based in Ipswich, Suffolk and we also offer a mobile service. We offer: Windscreen repair in Ipswich, bumper scuff repair, alloy wheel repair, paintless dent repair, body kit damage, scratches, stone chips, small dents, cigarette burns, leather repair, vinyl repair, We also offer paint protection. We do give free estimates if you bring the car into our workshop. Our repairs cost much less than traditional repairs due to the unique process we apply. Most repairs can be completed within a couple of hours. So don't put up with those scuffs and scratches any more, get those small scratches and dents repaired now. It will not cost as much as you think. We can save you up to 70% on body shop prices with our mobile car body repair service. Call us for a free quote.

Automotive Repair Systems

Automotive Repair Systems was formed in 1996 to serve car dealers with cosmetic repairs to their vehicles to obtain maximum presentations and profit. Our business has grown rapidly due to our customer commitment and service. We specialise in velour upholstery, interior trim, paintless dent removal, chip / scuff / exterior plastic repairs, to name but a few. Currently we service over 400 main dealers, rental, leasing and fleet companies as well as local councils, insurance companies and the private motorists in London, Kent, Surrey and parts of Sussex, Essex and Cambridgeshire.

Autopaint4U

Autopaint4u mobile smart repairs service for car bumper repairs and scuffs, car body repairs including: stone chips, car scratches, paintless dent removal (small car dents) and scrapes, interior trim repairs including damage to plastic, vinyl, leather or velour and alloy wheel repairs. Our mobile service covers East & West Sussex: Worthing, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Rustington, Lindfield, Goring, Shoreham, Peacehaven, Lewes, Steyning, Henfield, East Grinstead, Worthing, Brighton & Hove, Seaford, Eastbourne, Bexhill, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Uckfield, Crawley & Gatwick. If you are looking for a specialist to make your car look as good as new, then look no further! Increase the value of your vehicle and return your car to its former glory!

Ayce Systems Ltd

Ayce Systems is proud to be the leading UK supplier of SMART repair systems, consumables and aftercare support to the automotive refinish industry. This unrivalled service is supported by our state-of-the-art practical training programme, covering all aspects of the SMART repair industry. Our dedication to maintaining our position at the forefront of SMART repair research and development ensures that we can deliver the latest in both products and techniques, keeping our customers at the forefront of all aspects of SMART repair. We are able to supply a wide range of products to the SMART repair industry.

Car Body Repair Sussex

Car Body Repair Sussex are a mobile car body repairs and accident repairs service covering east and west Sussex. Our services include paintless dent removal, scratch repairs and bumper scuffs repairs, vehicle paint repairs and alloy wheel refurbishment. We have full bodyshop facilities, all our technicians have at least 8 years body shop experience and all repairs are fully guaranteed.

Carcraft Body Repairs Ltd

Carcraft Body Repairs Ltd are motor body repairs & vehicle refurbishing specialists. Our spacious modern built bodyshop is situated on Moor Lane Business Park in Flookburgh, Cumbria. Carcraft is a family run business in vehicle repairs for over 30 years. Leading manufacturer and insurer approved repairer. Modern bodyshop facility with all the latest diagnostic equipment. Our staff are qualified to manufacturer and Kitemark standard. Carcraft runs a fleet of new courtesy vehicles and a pick up and delivery service. Accident specialists.

Damage Undone Ltd

Damage Undone Ltd offer cosmetic repair services to individual motorists and business users requiring affordable, fast and professional small area repairs or refurbishment of their vehicle(s). We are specialists in bumper scuff, leather seat and alloy wheel repairs.

Express Enterprise

Express Enterprise is the best place for online car parts, accessories, car sales, car valeting services and car audio installations! We pride ourselves on providing a fast, efficient and quality service whilst keeping our prices amongst the lowest in the country. We specialise in professional valeting, car audio, induction kits, body kits, car spoilers, cockpit accessories, suspension kits, brake kits, carbon fibre products, engine tuning products, exhausts and manifolds and many more.

Fleets Ahead Ltd

Fleets Ahead Ltd cosmetic vehicle repair are based in Derbyshire. We specialise in the following services, either in our workshop or at your home or place of work: Paintless dent removal, alloy wheel repair, bumper scuff and mirror back repair, dashboard and interior plastic repair, cigarette burn repair to interior fabrics, localised paint repair, chip repair, pre sales makeover. We are based in Ilkeston and cover Nottingham, Derby, Derbyshire and the East Midlands.

FW Jesty Ltd

FW Jesty Ltd of Christchurch, Dorset, was established in 1978 and is one of the highest quality experienced car accident repair centres on the south coast. Our 10,000 square feet body shop is equipped with all the latest specialist equipment. We provide a quality accident repair and management service, approved to BSi Kitemark standards and with first-class service. We specialise in repairing quality cars and are approved body repairers for Porsche Centre Bournemouth, Wood BMW and Keith Motors (Ford). We can even arrange collection and delivery of your car from your home or place of work - making life that little bit easier...

G&H Automotive Ltd

G & H Automotive Ltd, one of the country's leading facilities for vehicle refurbishment and accident repair, operate on a 30 acre secure site in Bridlington in East Yorkshire. We offer a complete professional service, ensuring vehicles are prepared to the highest standards available within the UK. We currently handle the end of lease refurbishment for a number of major companies, and with an ever increasing level of business we have extended the range and diversity of the facilities that we provide.

Glass Aid (GB) Ltd

SMART repair company offering training, interior refurbishment systems and consumables to deal with those annoying dings and dents, minor exterior paint defects and windscreen chips. Reduce out-scourcing costs.

Kwik Chip

Kwik Chip provide a fully mobile repair service at your home or place of work....Yes we bring all the equipment and technology to your door step....no more leaving your car at the body shop for 5 days....3 hours and you are back driving your pride and joy. Most small areas of damage such as bumper scuffs, vandal scratches, dents, kerbed alloy wheels and colour coded trim can be easily repaired, in just a few of hours. To ensure a great colour match we use the latest Lechler mobile computerised paint system that can accurately mix the original manufactures colour using the code detailed on the vehicle's VIN plate. Remember...this all happens on your drive in a couple of hours...it doesn't get any more convenient than that !!!

New Again

New Again is a well established company with a new name. We were formerly know as Clean Image and we started out as a car valeting company. But as we incorporated new skills we changed the name to better reflect what we do - we make cars like new again! . Our aim is simple, to use auto reconditioning and smart repair techniques to maximize the value of your car -- we keep it looking great while you own it, and help you get more money for it when you sell it. Our services include: exterior SMART repair, paintless dent removal, alloy wheel refurbishment, interior SMART repair, odour control and we also offer valeting services. If you lease your car, we can also help you avoid the expense of penalty charges for excess wear and tear. Company and fleet enquiries welcome. With over 20 years experience, your car is safe in our hands. Based in Chelmsford, we are fully insured and should you require us to keep your vehicle overnight, our security system is second to none.

N-Tyre

Established in 2003 N-Tyre offer competitively priced tyres, a mobile tyre fitting and alloy wheel repairs service for West Sussex. Call us to compare our tyre prices. No call out charge on booked appointments. Small charge for emergency call outs, and after hours service. All leading brands of car tyres, caravan tyres, 4X4 tyres, run flat tyres, van tyres, low profile tyres. We are also happy to fit your own tyres. We fit car tyres at your home or place of work. Huge stocks available at very competitive prices. Low Profile & Run-Flat Specialists.

Revive Auto Innovations (UK) Ltd

Revive! delivers a high quality mobile bodyshop service, providing expert car bodywork repairs and alloy wheel repairs at your door, either at home or at work, at a time to suit you! Our technicians are highly skilled and trained, and we promise to deliver an expert, high quality repair and prompt, courteous service for a fraction of the cost (and with none of the inconvenience!) of a visit to the bodyshop.

Smart Alloy

Mobile alloy wheel repairers based in Burgess Hill. We fully refurbish alloy wheels in West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent including: Littlehampton, Worthing, Brighton & Hove, Seaford, Eastbourne, Bexhill, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Uckfield, Crawley/Gatwick, Orpington, Tunbridge Wells, Hastings, Reigate, Redhill, Worthing, Tonbridge, East Grinstead, Bognor, Horsham.

Smart Alloy Norwich

Smart Alloy Norwich are a fully mobile service based near to Norwich in Norfolk. We provide a specialist alloy wheel repair and refurbishment service covering most areas of Norfolk, including: Kings Lynn, Hunstanton, Wells next the Sea, Sheringham and Cromer. We can totally transform your damaged wheels to make them look like new!

Smart Alloy Refurb

Mobile alloy wheel repairs and refurbishment service covering west & east Sussex and Surrey, including: Crawley, East Grinstead, Reigate, Redhill, Horsham, Haywards Heath, Burgess Hill, Hove, Brighton, Tunbridge Wells, Eastbourne, Lewes.

Smart Alloy Refurbishment

Smart Alloy Refurbishment - mobile alloy wheels repairs service based in Aberdeen. We fully refurbish alloy wheels in and around Aberdeen including: Denmore (Bridge of Don), Stoneywood, Dyce, Blackburn, Westhill, Banchory, Cults, Bieldside, Milltimber, Peterculter, Cove.

Smart Alloy Wheel Repairs

Complete alloy wheel repairs service based in Aberdeen covering the city centre and surrounding areas. Repairs to corroded, scuffed and kerbed alloys.

Smart Spray Solutions

Mobile smart repairs service based in Buckinghamshire covering the west London region. Repairs include: stone chips, car scratches, bumper repairs, scuffs, car dents and alloy wheel repairs.

The Wheel Specialist

The Wheel Specialist is the leading alloy wheel refurbishment specialist with branches nationwide. Branches in Birmingham, Fareham, Manchester, Nottingham, Leeds, Newcastle, Burton on Trent, Glasgow and Cwmbran. With 30 years experience the company has a reputation for its service, quality and fast turnaround times. We offer our customers a professional and complete service, delivered locally and to the highest quality and customer care standards, in modern premises with bespoke equipment. Durable powder coating or powder and wet paint combination to the finish of your choice. Colours to manufacturer specifications available. We offer drive in or drop off service, same day service available, complete refurbishment or Smart repair.

Trimline Systems

Established in 1986, Trimline Systems is recognised as a market leader in the mobile automotive repair market. Trimline Systems have gained an unequalled experienced in the mobile automotive repair industry following development of our revolutionary high-tech products and techniques that have made it possible to achieve substantial time and money savings in the cosmetic repair of all makes of motor vehicles. The SMART solution for paintless dent removal, repairs to bumpers, interior trim, windscreens, alloy wheels, fabric and leather trims, and the removal of scratches. Our work is carried by our highly skilled and fully trained specialists.

Wheel Warriors

Wheel Warriors, mobile alloy wheels repair service based in Chester. For all your alloy wheel repairs and alloy wheel refurbishment. We fully refurbish and repair alloy wheels in Cheshire and the surrounding areas including: Wrexham, Whitchurch, Nantwich, Chester, Warrington, Runcorn, Crewe, South Manchester (Wilmslow, Altrincham), Northwich, Wirral, Widnes and Mold in North Wales.

The latest road tests

Alfa Romeo Mito - Following on from Alfa’s popular new MiTo launched in 2009 comes the MiTo MultiAir. MultiAir is much more than a marketing buzzword as it unquestionably signifies a major advancement in petrol engine [...]

Vauxhall Insignia - Vauxhall’s inspired replacement for the functional yet incredibly dull Vectra, the Insignia, has certainly blown away the design cobwebs at the manufacturer. It is without doubt one of the prettiest c [...]

Nissan NV200 - Nissan introduced the NV200 to the European market as a concept at the Hanover Motor Show back in 2008 and the production model has set the tone for its future LCV line-up. The NV200 is a nimble packa [...]

Toyota Auris - Launched in 2007 as the successor to the long-serving, record-selling Corolla, for 2010 the Auris has been restyled inside and out with revised suspension, newer Optimal Drive engines and spec enhance [...]

Skoda Roomster - The Roomster is the least known of the current model line up at Skoda even though it has been an integral part of their family for several years and in many ways it’s easy to see why. There’s no doubt [...]

Ford Galaxy - The Galaxy gains a new turbo petrol engine and twin-clutch gearbox, while the diesel engine line-up is also revised. Upgraded trim levels bring more standard equipment, but the Galaxy’s impressive sev [...]

The latest traffic information

Overnight closures to install bridge beams over the A421

The project to improve safety and cut congestion on the A421 between Bedford and the M1 at Junction 13 moves a step forward next week, Monday 15 March, weather permitting, when work will begin to place the beams on the two new bridges at Marsh Leys Junction. The bridges are being built to carry the [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Cumbria and North Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES A595 West Lakes Science Park to Bigrigg (resurfacing and drainage) – traffic signals for resurfacing and drainage works. Work continues until the 26th March. M6 (Cumbria) Between Junctions 39 and 40 Shap to Penrith (bridge works) – various lane closures and contraflow in both directions for bridge improvements. Work continues until the 26th [...]

Roadworks information for Highways Agency roads in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Cheshire and South Lancashire – 7 days beginning Monday 15th March 2010

ONGOING SCHEMES M57 Junction 2 to Junction 1 Prescot to Huyton (safety system) – overnight closure southbound from 22.00 to 05.00 between Monday 15th March and 19th March for installation of the MIDAS traffic safety system. M53 & A41 M53 Junction 4 to Junction 5 Bebington to Ellesmere Port and A41 junction with M53 Junction [...]

Highways Agency meet with project partners and local residents to address M6 work concerns

The Highways Agency are working closely with Walsall Council and the residents who live closest to the M6 roadworks near Junction 10 (Walsall) to find solutions to their concerns and develop new ways of working for the remainder of the project. Last week, the Highways Agency met with project partners Carillion and Mouchel at the [...]

North East roadworks update – 13th March – 19th March

A1M, Junction 62, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 62 for CCTV camera installation works. There will be one lane open north and southbound on the slip roads and circulatory between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 13 March. A1 Newcastle Gateshead Western Bypass, [...]

M25 widening making good progress – work to start between junctions 18 and 21

The next stage of a major construction project to widen the M25 in Hertfordshire is being marked by public exhibition at Hunton Bridge in Abbots Langley. The Highways Agency is widening the motorway from three lanes to four between junction 16, for the M40, and junction 23, for the A1(M). The M25 is also being [...]

Good News For Motorists – Mere A303 Works Completing Nine Days Ahead Of Schedule

Major resurfacing and maintenance work on the A303 near Mere is being completed nine days ahead of schedule and around £1 million under budget. All traffic management and diversion routes will be lifted by the evening of Friday, March 12 marking the end of these major works in Wiltshire. A combination of careful planning and [...]

Driver Advice Crufts 11-14 March 2010

Visitors to Crufts this week are being advised by the Highways Agency to plan their journey and allow plenty of time to get to the event. With around 150,000 people expected to attend the show, surrounding roads, particularly the M42 and M6, are likely to be very busy. The Highways Agency has had the electronic [...]

Work to repair A47 carriageway

Repairs to a section of the A47 west of Dereham are set to start on Thursday 11 March. The work involves replacing several concrete carriageway slabs with an asphalt surface on the westbound carriageway as well as repairs to Scarning Bridge on both east and westbound carriageways. The work will be carried out between 8pm [...]

Smoother road surface for the A46 at Winthorpe, Nottinghamshire

A scheme to resurface the Winthorpe roundabout, and repair sections of the A46 carriageway near Winthorpe will start on Monday, 22 March. The work will take place overnight between 8pm and 6am for four nights, but while the resurfacing and carriageway patching repairs take place there will be lane and carriageway closures. From Monday 22 [...]

A500 Stoke on Trent (Etruria to Porthill) improvement update

Work on the A500 Etruria to Porthill improvement scheme is continuing on schedule despite setbacks caused by the recent adverse weather. The majority of street lighting columns have been erected and work to reconstruct the footpath is ongoing. From next week, as announced in the original notification of works, the speed limit through the roadworks [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks for M25 – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All dates and times subject to weather conditions M25 Widening M25 junction 27 The anti clockwise link road leading to the M11 northbound will be closed overnight for 11 nights from 10.00pm to 05.30am from Monday 15 March 2010 until Friday 26 March [...]

Weekly Summary of Roadworks in Kent & Sussex – 11/03/2010

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M20 Junction 8 Ashford Road The A20 Ashford Road Bridge, which runs above the M20 junction 8 overbridge will be closed until mid March. The work is being carried out in order [...]

Weekly Roundup of Roadworks in Surrey, Hampshire, South Oxfordshire and South Berkshire

A traffic management summary for both new and ongoing work All of the following work is dependent on suitable weather conditions. M4 between Baydon & Membury Service Station The final phase of the maintenance work on the M4 between Baydon and Membury Service Station is continuing this week. Narrow lane traffic management is in place [...]

New rules to improve safety and information at road works

All road works will need to be clearly signed and meet strict rules on safety under plans published today by Transport Minister Sadiq Khan. Utility firms already have to provide information at road works – including a contact telephone number and details of who is carrying out the works – as well as meeting high [...]

M6 Delivering Managed Motorways traffic management update for Thursday 11, Friday 12 and Saturday 13 March February 2010

The Highways Agency will be carrying out work overnight later this week to install new overhead gantries, signs and signals as part of the expansion of the Managed Motorway scheme on the M6. The overnight closure for Thursday 11 March is: * Closure of M6 Southbound J10 exit slip road to A454. The overnight closures for [...]

Lorry overtaking restriction made permanent to cut congestion on A1 (M) near Durham

A daytime ban on overtaking by heavy vehicles on two stretches of the A1(M) in County Durham becomes permanent on 31 March after a successful 18 month trial resulted in less congestion and improved journey time reliability. The restriction will be in place between 7am and 7pm each day on two uphill stretches of the [...]

A38 Maintenance Work at Turfdown Roundabout

Improvements and maintenance work on the Turfdown Roundabout and A38 between Carminow and Colesloggett will begin Monday March 15. In order to make journeys more reliable for road users, the Highways Agency will resurface the road and widen the surface area, improve the kerbing, lights and road signs, and clear vegetation. Narrow lanes and a [...]

M45 closure in both directions for weekend maintenance work

The M45 in Northamptonshire and Warwickshire will be closed in both directions this weekend to allow works to take place on the carriageways and verges. Drainage and road surface studies will be undertaken, and resurfacing work and tree-felling will also take place during the closures. Investigation work will start on Friday 12 March at 8pm [...]

Overnight closures on westbound A14 in Northamptonshire as part of ongoing £70 million technology upgrade

A £70 million Highways Agency scheme to install congestion-busting electronic equipment along the A14 will require five nights of closures in Northampton next week. The westbound A14 carriageway will be closed between junction 2, and the Catthorpe Interchange at junction 19 of the M1 for the technology installation work. The A14 at junction 13 will [...]

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