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 [...]

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CarAndVanAuctions.co.uk

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.

ContractHireAndLeasing.com

ContractHireAndLeasing.com is THE Portal website for the Contract Hire And Leasing industry covering all vehicle financing methods for personal and business users. Lots of companies to choose from. Established in 2000 the site now boasts over 500,000 USERS per month and has over 100,000 SPECIAL OFFERS listed at unbeatable prices.

CarSupermarkets.co.uk

Launched in 2001, CarSupermarkets.co.uk is the only complete directory and guide to the UK’s car hypermarkets. Featuring the latest cars available from the leading motor supermarkets, the website allows you to effortlessly search through the complete stock list of supermarkets across the country to find the right deal for you. Complete with full contact details, maps and opening times of all the businesses profiled, it has never been easier to find your next car. Car supermarkets make some of Britain’s top car retailers, widely appreciated for their wide choice, friendly service and competitive deals. So when you’re looking for a used car bargain, CarSupermarkets.co.uk has the car for you.

Easy Car Buying

Easy Car Buying explains in a jargon free style how and where to find & fund your next new or used car. Buying a car will probably be the second biggest purchase that you make - after buying your house. With so many options available the whole car buying process can seem like a maze! Easy Car Buying should give you some food for thought and point you in the right direction on how & where to get the best deal. Before buying a car you should always read road test reports and car reviews. The best place to read these is RoadTestReports.co.uk.

SaveMoneyOnCars.co.uk

The best prices on New, Nearly New & Used Cars in the UK! Britains leading car suppliers all on one website!

Acorn Contract Hire and Leasing

Specialising in contract vehicle hire in the UK, Acorn offers a wide range of competitive motor funding packages for business, company and private users. With a number of funders, Acorn is able to offer a wide range of competitive motor funding packages, including contract hire, leasing, finance lease, hire purchase, lease purchase and contract purchase. As well as the financing of new and late used motor cars and light commercial vehicles, Acorn can also offer competitive sale & leaseback agreements for companies who wish to release capital tied up in their company cars. Finance packages are also available for private individuals, who wish to take advantage of cash alternatives instead of a company car or to company directors who may find tax advantages in funding their company car in their own name.

ALD Automotive

ALD Automotive one of the UK's leading providers of a complete range of vehicle financing options and fleet solutions including contract hire, contract purchase, pan-European leasing and cash or car schemes. Fleet Management runs alongside or independent of your chosen finance option eg. contract hire, offering a true vehicle management package. From vehicle maintenance to accident management, all aspects of the day to day running of your fleet is taken care of. ALD Automotive's personal contract purchase scheme, AutoChoice, has been designed to provide the company car driver with a total motoring solution to ensure a seamless transition from a company car to a personal motoring plan.

AutoEase Vehicle Management Ltd

AutoEase was established by automotive professionals to provide car and commercial vehicle finance and advice to both individuals and companies. Our key activities are – vehicle supply, funding and management. We have offices in Midlands & South West. We obtain high fleet discounts through a large network of UK franchised dealers and are able to offer flexible funding finance through our panel of major leasing/finance partners. Finance options include a range of business and personal contract hire and lease contracts, or even outright purchase. Our ability to truly tailor "whole fleet" solutions from a range of fleet management services marks us out from others in the market. Our proven ability in this area is evidenced in our specialist schemes, put together for our customers to make vehicle procurement as easy as possible. These include cash for car and owner driver schemes, trailer contracts and franchise schemes.

Autohorn Ltd

Autohorn Ltd have successfully operated their contract hire and leasing business from their York base in the UK for over 10 years. One of many car leasing companies in the UK, but they alone are well known for having a Europcar franchise on York Railway Station and have now taken the opportunity to expand into the contract hire and leasing market to further utilise their relationships with car manufacturers. Autohorn will provide the best possible price and service to all customers whether you need 1 car or 1,000 cars. Autohorn offer contracts from 1 month to 5 years and mileages from 5,000 per annum to 50,000 per annum which can be on a maintained or non maintained basis. Autohorn work with all car manufacturers and several banks to ensure you receive the best possible discounts and finance rates.

Business Car Contracts Ltd

Business Car Contracts Ltd are independent specialists in vehicle acquisition and vehicle management. Formed in 1985, we provide practical, impartial advice to business of all sizes. However many vehicles you run… from your first requirement we will maximise the tax relief and cashflow features, tailor-making the solution to your business priorities. We provide flexible and competitive finance arrangements. We have purchased over £60 million worth of vehicles enabling our clients to benefit from our fleet terms – new, pre-registered and used vehicles of all makes. No-obligation advice concerning all aspects of ‘company car policy’ – including evaluation of the relative merits of ‘salary-in-lieu’, and choosing the most cost-effective models etc. Quality advice – to the long term benefit of your business – a policy which has resulted in much-envied levels of repeat-business and referrals.

BuyNDrive

Buy n Drive.com are the leading contract car hire and car leasing company with over 10 years in vehicle funding and acquisition methods. With this history, we are perfectly placed to help with all your vehicle leasing requirements. You will be kept informed all the way from your first tentative enquiry right up to delivery of your vehicle. Buy n Drive.com will concentrate on your car leasing needs, leaving you to concentrate on your business. We are able to offer a wide range of business and personal finance options.

Car Leasing

ContractHireAndLeasing.com is widely recognised as THE place to find UK car leasing companies and all of the latest leasing prices and special offers available. Hundreds of companies constantly update our website with their latest offers. To find a car leasing company in your area simply select a region from our list at www.ContractHireAndLeasing.com and select either BUSINESS leasing or PERSONAL leasing. A list of companies will be displayed for you to contact.

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Cash or Car

Cash or Car - Your money • Your choice • Are you offered a cash alternative to your company car? • Do you even get a choice? • Perhaps you simply want a low-cost route to owning a new car? Cash or Car? shows you the most tax-efficient way to a 'virtual company car' - a brand new fully maintained vehicle for a fixed monthly cost. The information and calculations comply fully with the latest tax rules including CO2 company car and 'free fuel' taxes. Choose from the options on www.cashorcar.co.uk and see how much you could save. Then find your ideal car from our database of over 6,000 models and request competitive quotes.

Company Car Tax

Information on company car tax and other benefits. If your employer provides you with non-cash benefits - such as a company car or medical insurance - you may have to pay tax on them. Normally, if your employer provides you with a car, you'll have to pay tax on the value of the benefit. Money, tax and benefits Tax on company cars and other benefits If your employer provides you with non-cash benefits - such as a company car or medical insurance - you may have to pay tax on them. Normally, if your employer provides you with a car, you'll have to pay tax on the value of the benefit. The value depends on several things, such as: the car's list price, including any accessories its carbon dioxide emissions the type of fuel it uses. The value of the benefit may be less if the car is unavailable for part of the year or if you pay something towards its cost.

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Deloitte and Touche

Tax Calculator by Deloitte and Touche. The multiplicity of fleet funding solutions in today's marketplace coupled with the need to take account of individual employee lifestyle choices mean that the off the shelf, one size fits all approach with the aim of achieving optimum value for money, efficiency and effectiveness leads businesses up a cul-de-sac. That is why Deloitte has developed Cartax Fleet Analysis Tools, the market leading fleet analysis software suite, that treats companies and employees as individual entities to provide the optimum solution every time, whatever the situation.

Double Cabs

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!

Easy Car Buying

FleetDrivers

FleetDrivers is a brand of DealDrivers Ltd. Established in 2004 our staff have many years of experience working in the volume fleet vehicle buying industry, for car manufacturers, and for dealerships. We have a huge amount of knowledge about buying cars the right way and at the right time. Some of the UK's cheapest new cars and vans are at FleetDrivers. Internet prices, but buy safely and normally from a main UK franchised dealer. Our finance options include contract hire, contract purchase, finance lease, lease purchase or even outright purchase. We do all the work, you just tell us what you need. Our office in Cirencester in Gloucestershire is open to the public Monday - Friday. We can run multi brand quoting for you while you wait.

Genus VS Ltd

Based in Suffolk, Genus is an independant finance broker. We can satisfy all your vehicle requirements including contract hire, contract purchase, finance lease, personal contract hire, personal contract purchase and commercial van leasing ranging from 24 months to 48 month agreements. All lease contracts are flexible and tailored to your needs or the needs of your organisation. Regardless of whether you have one vehicle or a large fleet, Genus can manage your individual vehicle and business fleet vehicle leasing. We provide exceptional car lease deals for businesses and private individuals. If you are looking for car leasing or van leasing; contract hire, contract purchase, finance lease, personal contract hire or personal contract purchase; speak to Genus.

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions

Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions is one of the UK's leading vehicle specialists, providing services to both business fleets and retail customers. Hitachi Capital Vehicle Solutions has more than 25 years' experience of providing innovative solutions for business car fleets across the UK. We pride ourselves on taking the time to understand our customers' business and fleet requirements, so that we can tailor our business car leasing services, including fleet funding, short and long term rental and fleet management solutions, to meet the specific needs of your organisation.

Jamjar Cars

Jamjar Cars Limited has been established since 2000 as one of the first online car retailers. Being part of the Royal Bank of Scotland group, we are part of a strong brand and well placed to provide our customers with an excellent choice of new lease cars. Jamjar Cars Limited is an appointed representative of the Royal Bank of Scotland plc which is authorised and regulated by the Financial Services Authority. Our ethos is one of continual improvement and we monitor customer satisfaction levels closely as customers are the most important part of our business.

L4 Lease

L4Lease are based in Bournemouth near the town centre and our business activities cover the whole of the UK. We provide new UK main dealer supplied cars, pickups and commercial vehicles up to 3.5t to businesses and private individuals on contract hire terms. We help you find the vehicle you want and the deal you need. Whether you require business contract hire or a personal lease, we have the best offers for you on all new UK cars, panel vans, and pickups. Hundreds of deals on our website updated daily, many available from new UK stocks for express delivery. Offers range from 12 months to 4 years, all supplied with makers warranty and roadside assistance / breakdown recovery.

My Lease Limited

My Lease offers a fresh approach to vehicle leasing with attention to detail and a personal service that makes the whole process simple and hassle free. Whatever you are looking for, My Lease can help you find the right vehicle for your needs. Whether you are a personal user, a small business or have a fleet of 200 vehicles, we offer a fast, efficient and genuinely personal service. Our experienced professionals are always on hand to guide you every step of the way and our commitment to customer service ensures that you never need to look anywhere else. We guarantee to provide a competitive quotation within 4 working hours.

New Cars And Vans

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.

Personal Car Leasing

Over 100,000 special offers on personal and business car leasing in the UK from ContractHireAndLeasing.com. offers updated constantly. 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.

Prestige Vehicle Management

Prestige Vehicle Management specialise in affordable contract hire on all cars and light commercial vehicles for all types of business from the large PLC's to sole traders. We will tailor the finance package to suit your needs as well as offering discounted direct supply to your door.

SaveMoneyOnCars.co.uk

The best prices on New, Nearly New & Used Cars in the UK! Britains leading car suppliers all on one website!

Staffcars Ltd

Staffcars Ltd are vehicle solutions company offering predominantly car and van leasing, fleet management and advice for both companies and individuals who have, or are thinking about going down, the car allowance route. We work with all the leading leasing companies, vehicle manufacturers, dealer groups and sometimes individual dealers to secure the best deals for you. Staffcars specialises in business contract hire, personal contract hire, contract purchase, personal contract purchase, finance lease and hire purchase for both cars and vans. We are based at the prestigious Blackburn Rovers Enterprise Centre and from there we can deliver any make and model of car or van not only within the Lancashire area but anywhere in the UK.

Toomey Opticar Ltd

Toomey Opticar is the UK’s leading mixed fleet funding enabler, providing online driver management systems and strategies for companies with medium to large fleet requirements. While most companies opt for a ‘one size fits all’ approach to car provision, Opticar identifies the lowest cost route to providing a car benefit based on each individual employee. Opticar then helps to implement an integrated and mixed solution tailored to the company and its employees, resulting in a combination of company financed and employee owned cars. This approach provides significant cost savings and tax benefits to both company and employee. Most companies will offer either a company car or cash scheme. Some offer both. However which is best for the company and its individual drivers? Opticar uses its unique software application to enable companies to offer a fully integrated mixed fleet funding solution – providing financial and HR benefits to companies and drivers alike.

VeSource Ltd

VeSource is one of the UK’s leading vehicle management and leasing providers. We specialise in saving you real money. We provide vehicle leasing, finance and vehicle management solutions to businesses and private clients across the UK for both cars and commercial vehicles. We offer you the widest choice of vehicles and highly competitive finance options. So, if you want to benefit from the buying power of a global leader, if you want a proactive and personal service, talk to VeSource. “Challenge us today to save you real money” Our car and van fleet leasing services, for companies with fleets of 10-100 vehicles, are aimed to help companies without a fleet manager by making their lives easier and by reducing fleet costs.

Wessex Fleet Solutions

Wessex Fleet Solutions is committed to providing cost effective contract lease hire for both business and personal use. Based in Salisbury, Wiltshire, Wessex Fleet Solutions are specialists in sourcing cars and vans. Whether it be on business contract lease hire or on a personal leasing basis we will strive to find the most competitive deal for our customers. Whatever your fleet size, we are able to establish a programme to help manage your vehicles in a cost effective and efficient manner. We currently work with customers to create a tailored service that meets the needs of each individual company. We have access to the country's leading funding companies.

The latest road tests

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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

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 [...]

Highways Agency to install protective screens on Woodway Lane footbridge after objects thrown from bridge

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 [...]

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 [...]

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