Thursday, March 18th 2010
The latest fleet news
CFC Solutions warns how crucial maintenance checks are for extended life fleets
CFC Solutions, the market leader in the supply of fleet, contract hire and workshop management solutions, is warning companies extending their vehicles into a fifth year of operation that maintenance must be made a priority in order to ensure that their fleets are kept in a good and safe condition. This helpful advice comes at a [...]
VermillionMVT: How businesses can benefit with PDA mobile job management
VermillionMVT, the Preston based fleet management business and a leading provider of application tracking software and flexible technology solutions for businesses and individuals, is eager to explain the broad range of benefits of PDA mobile job management to those businesses that may not be familiar with such technology that offers an immediate return on investment. PDA [...]
Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall
Continued surge in student numbers enables unemployment to fall, despite fewer people in work as private sector sheds jobs, says CIPD Dr John Philpott, Chief Economic Adviser at the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) comments as follows on official labour market statistics published earlier today by the Office for National Statistics (ONS), which update [...]
Almost 50% agree with plans to fine drivers who leave engines running
Nearly half of people agree with plans to fine drivers who leave their engines running unnecessarily according to a new poll by Motorpoint. Some 47% of motorists surveyed by the car supermarket giant backed the move by North Lincolnshire Council to charge drivers £20 every time they leave their engine running for too long while loading [...]
IMI honour top industry achievers
The Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) celebrated the achievements of automotive companies and individuals in the Skillmiles scheme at its Annual Dinner last week in the presence of the Institute’s Patron, HRH Prince Michael of Kent. In front of an audience of more than 340 industry executives who attended the prestigious annual event at The [...]
Honda: affected models are not sold in Europe
Honda will recall approximately 344,000 Odyssey and 68,000 Element vehicles from the 2007-2008 model years in the US to modify the Vehicle Stability AssistTM (VSA®) modulator. Honda has received customer complaints of brake pedals that feel "soft" or that gradually exhibit a pedal height that gets lower (closer to the floor) before the vehicle stops. In [...]
Too expensive to fill up! Fleet Voice
Fleet Voice Column. March 17, 2010. The 2010 Formula One Season kicked off in Bahrain and saw Spaniard Fernando Alonso take a win on his Ferrari debut. It was a mixed event for British challengers, as Lewis Hamilton made it onto the third step of the podium, however reigning world champion, Jenson Button had a frustrating [...]
Responsible young drivers can earn insurance savings
As part of its campaign to address the most at-risk drivers on our roads – young drivers – the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has provided an incentive for young drivers to be safer. IAM Surety Insurance, offered exclusively to IAM members via Adelaide Insurance, has until now been targeted at drivers aged 21 and above. [...]
Lex Autolease survey reveals company cars mean fast cash for UK businesses
Lex Autolease, the UK’s largest company car and van provider has recently commissioned a survey, in partnership with YouGov, which has highlighted the growth funds being raised through ‘sale and leaseback’ agreements with one in four (27%) financial directors intend to offload company-owned vehicles in a bid to raise more cash. The survey reveals that [...]
Lombard: Fundamentals of Salary Sacrifice need to be understood by fleets
Lombard Vehicle Management, the UK’s largest asset finance company are warning that fleets need to have a better appreciation of the fundamentals when it comes to salary sacrifice. Whist they may be flavour of the month a lack of understanding of what is involved in this type of scheme may spell problems for both employer [...]
‘Not a drop; not a drag’ campaign steps up a gear
Road safety charity Brake and Direct Line today reveal an overwhelming cry from the British public for Government action to 20curb the menace of drink and drug driving. The call comes in the same month as the findings from an inquiry on drink and drug driving by Lord Peter North for the Department for Transport are [...]
Toyota say recall programme on course
One month on from the launch of Toyota’s accelerator recall campaign, work has been completed on more than half – 90,000-plus – of the cars that have been identified as requiring attention. An even larger proportion of recalled Prius models have received adjustment to their braking software programme with 58 per cent of the affected vehicles [...]
The CIPD People Management Awards to celebrate good practice through recession in 2010
Nominations for the 2010 Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development’s (CIPD) People Management Awards are now officially open. Standard categories such as Employee engagement and Organisational learning will be contested as normal, alongside The Michael Kelly Outstanding Student Award, introduced this year to recognise the contribution CIPD students make to business success. An overall winner [...]
Bank of England study adds dose of realism to assessment of UK labour market outlook
Responding to today’s analysis in the latest Bank of England Quarterly Bulletin of UK labour market adjustment during the recession, the CIPD’s Chief Economic Adviser, John Philpott, says that Bank officials have produced a realistic assessment of the outlook for jobs: “The Bank of England study adds a dose of realism to the view that [...]
April’s bike tyre safety month
Free campaign materials are now available for motorcycle dealers, tyre retailers, specialist repairers and motorcycle accessory shops enabling them to participate in April’s bike tyre safety month. The campaign is being organised by leading tyre safety action group, TyreSafe, and aims to raise awareness about the importance of correct tyre care and maintenance at this [...]
Ian Lucas plugs in to the UK’s first solar-powered electric vehicle charging point
Business Minister Ian Lucas yesterday announced £8.4m funding for a new training centre for the low carbon vehicle industry, meeting students from Gateshead College who will be using it to learn new low carbon skills. The new centre will train those already working in the sector, young people and adults, and students from age 14 upwards [...]
Ebbon-Dacs warns companies of the cost of using outdated technology
Ebbon-Dacs, the Oxford-based online solutions provider, is warning companies that employing outdated technologies to source and buy their new vehicles could be costing their businesses dearly. The supplier of the fleet industry’s leading e-procurement solution, Leaselink, used by 10 of the UK’s 15 largest contract hire and leasing companies to source and procure new vehicles electronically, [...]
New LPG rental service set help businesses save
A new vehicle hire company aims to provide businesses with a low cost, low carbon vehicle hire solution. As the UK’s first all-LPG vehicle hire firm, Wolverhampton-based Auto LPG Vehicle Hire provides business customers with a range of LPG vehicles including Ford Transits and Citroen Berlingos, available for short term hire. The firm offers flexible [...]
Comment: Brake urges cross-party support on lower drink-drive limit
The Sunday Times has reported that Lord Adonis, the transport secretary, expects an official review of the drink and drug drive laws by Sir Peter North to recommend reducing the legal drink-drive limit from 80mg of alcohol per 100ml of blood to 50mg. He said he would take this “very seriously” and added: “A strong [...]
January’s motor finance sales up almost a quarter on previous year
The latest motor finance figures from the Finance & Leasing Association showed that the return of the 17.5% VAT rate and heavy snowfall impacted on sales in January, but consumer new car finance sales were up almost a quarter on last year. Consumers bought 23% more new cars using motor finance through dealers in January than [...]
If you are looking for a car auction then look no further! The motor trade & general car buying public regularly pick up some fantastic bargains at car auctions. Cars for sale by auction include second hand / used cars, ex lease, ex police cars, ex fleet & ex company cars. You will also find classic cars for sale, vans, commercial vehicles, plant, machinery, motorcycles. Check with the auction website for special auction dates that are held for prestige car auctions, 4x4 car auctions, classic car auctions, etc.
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A1 Car Auctions Ltd is situated at West Bay Road, Dock Gate 10, Southampton. We have a 3 acre site to include a wide range of 4x4's, performance cars and people carriers.
Arrow Auctions is a privately owned company, which was established in 1979. The business has enjoyed a steady growth since its inception and to accommodate growing demand, the company re-located in 1991 to our current premises on the Washford Industrial Estate in Redditch, Worcestershire. The site extends to six acres with four permanent salerooms, a dedicated motor auction facility, ample parking for up to 200 vehicles and excellent, secure storage facilities. We are centrally located within easy access to major motorway networks including M5, M40 and M42. We our proud of our independence and flexibility, which allows us to offer our clients tailor-made solutions to the re-marketing and disposal of assets from whatever source. Arrow Auctions are proud to be members of The National Association of Valuers and Auctioneers.
Aston Barclay offers its buyers and sellers the benefits of three large and modern motor auction sites in strategic locations, at Chelmsford (Essex), Prees Heath (Shropshire) and Westbury (Wiltshire). Positioned close to major population centres and adjacent to important road and rail networks, Aston Barclay’s operations offer the most advantageous conditions for successful car auctions. Modern facilities combine with years of knowledge and experience to create an exciting and effective auction environment. Sales throughout each week on behalf of major finance and leasing companies, fleet operators, franchised dealer groups and car supermarkets. Please see our website for full details of auction sales and viewing times at each location.
Auto-Online Fleet to Street™ sales channel. Auto-Online Ltd has been in e-commerce software development since its launch in 1998. Having watched eBay since its early days, Auto-online could see that as this expanded it would develop into an Internet medium that could enable the Fleet to Street™ vision to come of age. Designed for simplicity all you do as seller is set your preferences and supplier options and leave the rest to the system. It will look after your listing arrange inspections and photos. Then it automatically up loads to eBay and any other advertising medium you may wish including a link from your own site. The system will look after your bidders following up all leads and answering all emails and phone calls. During the sale process you have a real time overview of what is happening with all your cars on the system giving instant reporting facilities and you can interact as required.
Right across Europe BCA brings more vehicle buyers and sellers together. In Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Holland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and the United Kingdom - BCA is making vehicle remarketing more profitable and successful for all our customers, with physical auction sales, online sales, logistics and preparation, and much more. More auction centres, over 100 UK weekly auctions including online. Get more choice of vehicles - direct from the manufacturers, fleet and leasing companies, dealer groups and more. From cars, vans, heavy commercials, plant and equipment, to caravans and motorhomes, and motorcycles.
Welcome to Birmingham Car Auctions. The professional staff at Birmingham Car Auctions are always available to advise and give guidance, not only to companies, but also to private individuals, on how to maximise the benefits gained by buying or selling at at our auction.The services that we provide for our clients are adapted according to individual needs. They include the collection/delivery of vehicles, appraisals and valuations, car valeting and handling administration paperwork for our clients trading on a larger scale. We proudly boast a multi-million pound annual turnover and give all of our clients a professional and courteous service. We are here to ensure all aspects of trading at our auction is made easiest for you.
Bluecycle is the UK salvage community's first stop to buy and sell salvage online. Bluecycle specialises in automotive, motorcycle, plant, marine, equipment and commercial salvage. We have also created markets for non-automotive and non-salvage related items, including end of fleet vehicles and equipment, repossessions and part exchange. We offer sellers everything from access to auctioning vehicles on the site, through to branded ‘forecourts' and end-to-end salvage management processes for insurers. Our extensive logistics network enables us to collect and store large capacities of vehicles with the optimal level of efficiency. We are committed to innovation that not only creates direct benefit for Bluecycle and its customers, but also moves the salvage industry forward.
Home of Britain's largest 4x4 auctions. We also hold car, van and motorbike auctions. When buying a vehicle from Brightwells, you are not buying directly from a trader or private person, but from a company with over 160 years of auction experience, which is privately owned and run with integrity. We have warm and welcoming staff, with excellent product and market knowledge. We make every effort to take our time with our buyers and if you have any questions, we will endeavour to answer them all to the best of our ability.
Over 40 years of experience, knowledgeable and friendly staff and excellent facilities combine to give you everything you need when you visit Burnley Auctioneers. Whether you are buying or selling, our website will provide you with all the information you need to make your visit to our auctions a productive and pleasurable experience.
Cambridgeshire Car Auctions is Cambridgeshire’s premier car, bike and kart auction. Cambridgeshire Car Auctions hold auctions every Wednesday evening, starting at 6.30pm, until 9pm. Viewing will be open to the general public from 12pm on auction day. We can offer a collection and delivery service for all vehicles, trade and private, within a 25 mile radius of Cambridgeshire Car Auctions. If this service is required please contact our office 48 hours prior to auction.
If you are looking for a car auction then look no further! The motor trade & general car buying public regularly pick up some fantastic bargains at car auctions. Cars for sale by auction include second hand / used cars, ex lease, ex police cars, ex fleet & ex company cars. You will also find classic cars for sale, vans, commercial vehicles, plant, machinery, motorcycles. Check with the auction website for special auction dates that are held for prestige car auctions, 4x4 car auctions, classic car auctions, etc.
Cars Direct, part of CDG (Cars Direct Group), are the UK's leading online re-marketing company, dealing with many of the country's largest leasing organisations, banks, independent large and small fleets, major dealer groups, building societies, receivers and courts.Cars Direct were the pioneers of online vehicle remarketing in the UK and today, using the latest technology, act as an agent to make the buying, selling and de-fleeting of vehicles with direct sales programmes available to trade customers, employees of affinity groups and the general public. In addition to the unique online auction offered by Cars Direct, additional services include a defleet centre, logistical support, vehicle refurbishment, pool fleet management, online reporting and bespoke IT systems offering outstanding fleet management support. All of this is offered under one roof and just a telephone call away.
Central Car Auctions are Scotland's oldest family owned car auction company, established in 1965. Our modern custom built auction premises are state of the art, with over 1500 vehicles auctioned weekly we can ensure that you have a pleasant buying, selling and viewing experience. Central Car Auctions have a purpose built facility beside the M8 at Baillieston in the east end of Glasgow. The auction centre represents a £4 million investment and boasts the largest heated auction hall in Scotland. We offer for sale between 750-850 vehicles every Wednesday and between 650-750 vehicles every Friday. Our vehicle list is updated every 30 minutes. Open for viewing Monday to Saturday (close on Saturday at 11.30am).
Lots of information and great deals on single or double cab pick ups. Hundreds of special offers whether you're looking to buy, lease, or finance. Great for really low company car tax!
Eastbourne Car Auctions Ltd are a mid sized family run car auction established in 1967, one of only four auctions recommended with confidence by the AA in their nationwide survey, who specialise in the auction of fleet vehicles every Wednesday at 11am and main agent part exchange vehicles every Friday at 6pm. We are contractors to over 50 fleet customers. 400 cars offered each week.
GRS sell nearly-new and used cars and vans into the motor trade. We give you the best choice of quality used vehicles because of how we source them. We have major contracts with manufacturers, rental/leasing companies and large fleets to take vehicles at the end of the lease period. This gives us the flexibility to offer you a wide choice and the buying power to give you a great deal. When we sell you a vehicle it’s just the beginning of the GRS relationship. Our Customer Services Team makes sure that your purchase runs smoothly. From ensuring that the V5 arrives on time, to making certain the vehicle is delivered on time, our team looks after you time after time. And should anything untoward happen, you can rest assured that one of our team will be on hand to help sort it out. Because if you're not happy - we're not. It's as simple as that.
Jet Logistics Ltd (Jet) was established in 2000 with the vision of developing a total vehicle solution for manufacturers and leasing companies, for their end of contract vehicles and provision of pre delivery inspection / delivery packages. Jet's range of services means it provides a total solution to vehicle de-fleet, transport and re-marketing. This is all controlled from one site and managed by one company. Jet holds a fortnightly trade only physical auction at its dedicated auction centre at Long Marston. Jet Logistics Ltd is an innovator in the industry being the first 'one stop' total vehicle solutions centre in the UK.
Leominster Car Auctions Ltd was originally established in 1974 and has grown to become one of the largest privately owned vehicle auction companies in England. Our customer base is wide, ranging from company vehicles, finance houses, main dealers, police forces and many others. Also we have a lot of private vehicle entries every week ensuring a good selection of vehicles. Recently we have won the contract with Shropshire County Council for the disposal of all their plant and vehicles. Our facilities include two purpose built salerooms, on site restaurant, secure vehicle compound and building, cold water jet wash and free customer car parking. We offer in the region of 300 vehicles every sale, including cars, vans, motorcycles and caravans with prices from the very lowest to £10000 plus, but the mainstay of the sale is probably from £500 to £5000 selling price.
Backed by the huge resources of Manheim Inc. whose global sales exceed 5 million used vehicles per annum, no other organisation can match the breadth of our services. Combining over 60 years of remarketing presence in the UK with modern business practices, we provide our customers with the best choice in the market. Our UK operation offers sellers and buyers of cars, commercial vehicles, motorbikes and plant a national network of 18 physical auction centres, as well as the latest online sales channels and a comprehensive range of products and services.
Looking to drive more visitors to your motoring website? Advertise for FREE or low monthly charges on these market leading motoring websites that have 2 MILLION MONTHLY USERS. Established in 1999 and widely recognised as one of the most successful Internet advertising companies in the UK Really Good Domains Ltd owns and maintains more motoring websites than any other company. Each of our websites attracts specific users and each is independently recognised as THE BUSIEST and most effective in its sector. All of our websites are positioned at the top of search engines for almost any phrase of any relevance and are developed around memorable, generic domain names that people do not forget! Through precision marketing we deliver enviable levels of traffic and business to our customers.
Merthyr Motor Auctions - MMA - was established over 30 years ago and is the largest van, commercial, truck, minibus, ambulance, municipal and refuse auction in the United Kingdom. We aim to make buying at auction as straight forward as possible! All our vehicles are direct fleet, meaning they've come straight from councils, leasing companies, health authorities etc. and have all been well maintained with most having full service history. Unlike other auctions, we don't accept any private entries, so you can put your trust in us to provide you with a superb quality vehicle at massive savings on garage prices. Whether you're a builder, plumber, electrician, courier etc. we have a fantastic selection of over 3,000 direct fleet vehicles being auctioned weekly. Garage facilities at auction prices!
Motorauctions Leeds Ltd are in the business of providing our clients, both buyers and vendors alike, with solutions for the disposal of their cars and commercial vehicles. Motorauctions was opened for business in 1986 and has a long-standing reputation for service. The springboard of our success has always been our commitment to customer care and attention to detail which is shared by gatemen, salesmen, drivers and cashiers. Our services include disposal via public auction or private treaty - we customise our plans to suit the customer's needs.
Established in 1999 and widely recognised as one of the most successful Internet advertising companies in the UK Really Good Domains Ltd owns and maintains more motoring websites than any other company. Each of our websites attracts specific users and each is independently recognised as THE BUSIEST and most effective in its sector. New cars and vans offers the best possible prices and direct links to the most competitive suppliers in the UK.
SMA (Scottish Motor Auctions) is the largest and oldest independent motor auction group in the UK with more than 35 years experience in the industry and an unrivalled reputation for quality of service. Our auction centres cover the whole of Scotland and the north of England with dedicated sales for cars, light and heavy commercials and contractors plant. Our strength is our people, many of whom have been with us since the beginning and it is this that ensures that the personal touch is always part of what we do.
At Stoodley Vehicle Auctions we operate a superb facility to buy and sell vehicles at our Manchester site. Stoodley Vehicle Auctions have been established for over 18 years as leading specialists in the disposal of vehicles to: Councils, utility companies, police and fire services, main agents, leasing, renting, and contract hire companies, and the general public.
The Auction Group has grown to become one of the leading auctioneers and wholesalers of motor vehicles in the UK. Based on the site of Donington International Racetrack with easy access to the M1, M42 and Nottingham East Midlands Airport.
The UK’s only vehicle auction group operating a strictly Trade-only policy. Our comprehensive stock, sourced from a variety of national fleet vendors and vehicle manufacturers, ensures an excellent diversity of retail stock is available immediately. All of which is presented within a clean, comfortable, strictly ‘professionals only’ auction arena. Please see website for full details of fleet vehicle auctions and LCV, LGV and plant auctions.
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West Oxfordshire Motor Auction Ltd, (WOMA) is an independent motor auction house, a family owned business for almost two decades, with a mature business understanding of the current market place and the vision to evolve in line with industry demands. The company takes operating guidelines from the Society of Motor Auctions, a Retail Motor Industry Federation body, of which it is a member. Buying or selling, WOMA keeps the process simple. West Oxfordshire Motor Auction (WOMA) has a reputation for providing a transparent sales operation within the auction hall, with clear guidelines on the most cost effective way to buy and sell vehicles. Auctions are held on a Tuesday and Thursday evening from 6.30pm - 9.00pm approximately providing a wide audience for private, trade and fleet buyers and sellers.
We are the largest auction house in Ireland and one of the largest in the UK, holding regular auctions of cars, classic cars, office furniture and equipment, commercial vehicles, cherished numbers, commercial and residential property and antiques and fine arts as well as plant, machinery, liquidation and disposal sales. Auction complexes at Dublin, Belfast, Portadown, Telford, Queensferry and Dalry, near Glasgow. See our website for full details of ex fleet and finance car and light commercial vehicle auctions and the regular weekly and fortnightly public car auctions.
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The latest traffic information
M2 Medway Bridge, Kent: Maintenance Inspections
To ensure that the M2 Medway Bridge is effectively maintained, the Highways Agency will be inspecting the bridge near junctions 1 to 3 on the M2 in Rochester, Kent from Monday 15 March until the end of May. Work will take place first on the coastbound carriageway and then later on the London-bound carriageway. All [...]
Boost to Economy as £8 Million Improvement Work On M4 Start Early
Advance work to improve safety and tackle congestion on the M4 in Berkshire started this month. Work is now underway on an improvement scheme to the M4 between junction 8/9 at Maidenhead and junction 10 at Wokingham costing £8 million – £4 million of which is Government fiscal stimulus funding. The Highways Agency is strengthening [...]
From next Monday, the Highways Agency will begin work to install protective screens on the Woodway Lane footbridge which crosses the M6 between Junction 2 (Coventry) and Junction 3 (Bedworth). This follows repeated incidents of objects being thrown from the bridge, resulting in more than ten vehicles being struck. A local partnership, including the Highways [...]
Good News for Motorists – M4 Works between J18 and 19 completed eight days ahead of schedule
Work to replace 4.3 miles of steel central reservation barrier with a safer concrete barrier between junction 18 (Bath) and 19 (M32 Bristol) of the M4 has been completed a week ahead of schedule and half a million pounds under budget. A combination of careful planning and good weather has helped the project team complete [...]
New traffic lights for A628/A57 junction, Hollingworth
The Highways Agency will be carrying out work to install new traffic lights at the junction of the A628 and A57 in Hollingworth Village near Glossop. Work will start on Monday, 22 March and will be completed on 30 April. As well as installing new traffic lights, work will also take place to provide pedestrian [...]
West Midlands motorway and trunk road maintenance programme 15-21 March 2010
M6 Junction 14 (Stafford North) to Junction 13 (Stafford South) The southbound M6 between junction 14 and junction 13 will be closed overnight from 8.00pm to 6.00am from Saturday 20 March to Sunday 21 March for the removal of narrow lanes as part of hard shoulder strengthening. This will include the entry slip road at [...]
Yorkshire and the Humber Roadworks Update; Saturday 13 March to Friday 19 March
M1, Junction 30 (Barlborough) to Junction 31 (Aston), south of Sheffield Slight delays are expected on the M1 between Junction 30 (Barlborough) and Junction 31 (Aston) due to sign repair work. There will be two lanes closed on the northbound carriageway overnight from 9pm on 18 March until 5am on 19 March. M1, Junction 32 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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