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Friday, March 19th 2010

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CIPD survey shows workers as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children

CIPD survey shows workers as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and friend as they are for children, highlighting growing demand for flexibility at work A survey of 2,000 employees by the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) shows workers are as likely to have caring responsibilities for a partner, relative, and [...]

Vauxhall is number one fleet manufacturer for UK Fleet Managers

The coveted title – Fleet Manufacturer of the Year – has been awarded to Vauxhall at the 2010 Fleet News Awards held on Wednesday 17 March at London’s Grosvenor House Hotel. Fleet Manufacturer of the Year is not only one of the prestigious Headline Awards at the event, it is also one of the most [...]

Toyota Aygo Black now available to order

Order books have opened for Aygo Black, a new version of Toyota’s city car. Aygo Black comes with a choice array of sports styling features with additional Alcantara and leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed sports steering wheel, leather gear shift knob (manual models), 14-inch alloy wheels and Tempest Black metallic exterior paint finish. Powered by the Toyota [...]

IAM surges cyclists to claim their lane

The IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorists) has urged cyclists to make themselves seen and to “claim their lane”, moving out into the middle of the lane when approaching a junction or parked cars. Duncan Pickering, IAM Cycling Development Manager, said: “There has been some debate as to whether cyclists should stick to the kerb or push [...]

One North East welcome Nissan’s latest investment

Responding to news that the Nissan LEAF will be manufactured at the company’s Sunderland plant, Margaret Fay, Chairman of One North East, said: “Margaret Fay, Chairman of One North East, said: "We are absolutely thrilled at this latest investment by Nissan at its Sunderland factory. "Today’s announcement comes almost a year to the day since [...]

80 percent of the population do not know how to tell a good mechanic from a bad one

Badly repaired cars are a leading cause of traffic accidents and pose a serious risk to the safety of individuals and families on the road. However, a recent poll shows over 80 percent of the population do not know how to tell a good mechanic from a bad one.  Today, the Automotive Technician Accreditation (ATA) scheme [...]

Comment: High Speed Rail Plan is Transport Hypocrisy

Different Rules for Road and Rail The ABD today condemned plans to spend £27 billion on a network of 250mph trains that are likely to benefit a very small percentage of the population, while the road network on which we all depend languishes in disrepair and endemic congestion. Most disturbing of all are the double standards [...]

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 [...]

Gap Insurance

Aberdeen Motoring Solutions Ltd

Aberdeen Motoring Solutions Ltd were established in July 2000 and have specialised in providing impartial advice to thousands of clients on which acquisition methods are available and why choosing the correct vehicle and funding package is so important. We work with a number of finance companies, vehicle manufacturers and approved dealerships to source and create some often unique offers and great value packages. So if you are looking for one car or a fleet of vehicles we have the knowledge and experience to assist and support you throughout the whole life of your agreements. Please do not hesitate to contact us for any further information.

ALA Insurance

ALA has been trading in the motor industry since 1990, offering vehicle contract hire and finance facilities to both the personal and corporate client. As an FSA authorised company we are able to offer specialist insurance policies developed with our extensive knowledge of the market in which we operate. From our website you can buy online a number of products: Finance Gap Insurance, Contract Hire Gap Insurance, Back To Invoice, Vehicle Replacement Insurance, Commercial Gap Insurance for vans and trucks, with the confidence of knowing you are dealing with one of the UK's longest established and most respected leasing brokers in partnership with insurance providers - specialists for each product we offer.

All Car Leasing

All Car Leasing are independent car leasing and contract hire specialists, able to offer some of the best HP, lease or contract hire deals in the market for either private individuals or business users. Our dedicated team have years of experience in the automotive and financial industries. We have the buying power to offer you prices previously only available to large fleet companies. Looking for a quote? Fill in our online enquiry form and let one of our consultants find you the best deal possible. We will give you honest, free advice and can provide a non obligatory quote for the vehicle of your choice with no pressure to buy. Remember your choice of vehicle might just be today’s special offer!

AutoFinance UK Limited

AutoFinance UK Limited is one of the largest contact hire and leasing brokers in the south of England, based in Burgess Hill, West Sussex. We supply over 1,000 vehicles a year throughout the UK. Distance is no problem to us, our customers are nationwide. AutoFinance UK Limited provides contract hire and leasing, purchase schemes and competitive rates for funding to companies, private customers, sole traders and partnerships. We use major finance houses for the individual requirements of each customer. In addition, if you have had credit problems in the past, don’t give up as we can usually place your application with one of our sub-prime funders. Fleets and individual clients need look no further for the most competitive rates.

Car and Van Deals Direct Ltd

Car and Van Deals Direct Ltd are one of the UK’s leading providers of new cars and vans on either business or personal contract hire, finance leasing or on straightforward finance packages. With over 15 years motor trade & motor finance experience, Car and Van Deals Direct are able to supply all new cars and vans at the BEST possible fleet prices to our customers to any where in the UK. Not only can we supply new cars and vans at cheap prices, we have also developed money saving relationships with most of the UK's leading finance houses, this enables Car and Van Deals Direct to offer you some of the best vehicle finance packages that are available on contract hire, finance leasing or Hire purchase. With Car and Van Deals Direct, you can buy or finance the car or van that you are looking for all from the comfort of your home or office.

Car Gap Insurance

Car Gap Insurance.co.uk is part of the Future45 Ltd group.. Together with our specialist UK motor related insurance partner, Red Sands Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd, we design bespoke policies for the discriminating online buyer who is looking for quality, value, protection and service. Car Gap Insurance is available for new and used cars purchased any-time, privately or through a dealer, in the last 7 years but we've included 9 optional upgrades to suit your specific needs.

Cheap UK Cars Ltd

Cheap UK Cars - the home of cheap car leasing. We are the UK's number one car leasing company. What do we do? We lease cars and are the car leasing UK specialists. As a specialist leasing vehicle provider we offer the strongest cheap car leasing deals in the market. Although we are a specialist car lease and contract hire company, we are also new and used car wholesalers. So irrespective of whether you are looking to buy a new car, used car, any form of car finance or even GAP insurance look no further than the UK's no one car and leasing wholesaler - Cheap UK Cars.

Citrus Vehicle Solutions

Here at Citrus Vehicle Solutions our team are highly trained with the sole ambition to give you clear, concise, honest and impartial advice on a wide range of issues from sourcing your vehicle to fleet acquisition and management. At Citrus Vehicle Solutions we can even offer you insurance and help sell your old vehicle. We provide car leasing and contract hire services for major corporations through to SMEs, sole traders and the public sector. At Citrus Vehicle Solutions you have the freedom to choose any make or model of car or van. With our nationwide vehicle supply network we will endeavor to find the EXACT vehicle you desire even if you do not see it on our website.

Click4Gap

If your company cars are stolen or written off, your motor insurer will pay the value at the time of loss, rarely do they pay the amount lost in depreciation! Click4Gap pays for the money lost in depreciation, and is available for company cars owned up to 7 years, on lease, PCP or contract hire! Click4Gap is FSA registered and underwritten by Red Sands Insurance Company (Europe) Ltd. Both are part of the respected Hollard Group of companies. Our products include: Return To Value GAP (RTV), paying the shortfall between motor insurance payout and the value of your car today; Return To Invoice GAP (RTI), paying the shortfall between motor insurance payout and the invoice price; Vehicle Replacement GAP (VRI), paying the difference between the motor insurance settlement and the cost of a new replacement vehicle – even if the price has increased.

Cort Vehicle Contracts Ltd

Cort Vehicle Contracts Ltd. has been established in Lancashire since 2005 in association with Corts Ltd, who themselves have held a number of multi franchised dealerships throughout the North West, selling, servicing and financing new and used cars since 1986. The company's aim is to fill a gap in the marketplace by making the benefits that larger fleet customers enjoy available to small and medium sized business users. We also offer a full range of services for our private customers. We have secured preferential terms with all the UK´s leading manufacturers and can supply great deals on both cars and commercial vehicles.By having a good selection of physical stocks and pipeline orders we hopefully avoid the long delays of placing a factory order that you may experience when buying elsewhere.

DCMD Ltd

DCMD Ltd offers independent financial solutions for vehicle management, from large fleets to individual needs. In-house specialists in courtesy vehicles for the motor trade and bodyshop industry. Short term contracts for daily rental companies. Contact us if you are looking for fleet or simply better options for your next vehicle. We offer substantial savings, independent and impartial advice, reduced vehicle administratrion - saving you money, removal of vehicle disposal risks, alternatives to company cars, nationwide service, access to private, company and commercial vehicles using a variety of funding methods.

Driverite Financial Services Limited

As an independent company, Driverite has total flexibility to negotiate the best finance deals and vehicle discounts for all customers - for private individuals and business users. We are confident we can accommodate any business size and understand that whether a company runs one vehicle or hundreds of vehicles each one is just as important. We have direct access to some of the biggest finance institutions trading today and are privileged to work in partnership with some of the best dealer groups in the UK. We can obtain quotations directly from them saving you valuable time and money. Because of the volume of vehicles we are committed to buying we can obtain larger discounts - that then translates into a cheaper payment for you.

Linkfield Insurance Logistics Ltd

Established in 1999, Linkfield Insurance Logistics is an associate company of Brian Johnston & Co (Insurance Brokers) Ltd. Linkfield leads the market in early settlement protection, GAP insurance and fixed price multi-year private and commercial vehicle insurance. We offer a unique fixed price private motor policy for 1,2,3 or even 4 years to match the term of your finance agreement. This product was specifically designed to cover drivers of all financed vehicles including contract hire, company car allowance, personal contract lease and finance lease. We have also developed a product that offers a fixed price, multi-year policy for commercial vehicles. This is available to individuals who lease vehicles up to 7.5 tons gross vehicle weight. GAP Insurance gives peace of mind if your car is stolen and not recovered or damaged beyond economical repair, your claim settlement may not cover the outstanding loan or any termination charge.

Lloyd Latchford Schemes Limited

Based in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire, Lloyd Latchford is an FSA registered specialist insurance brokerage with over 30 years experience of providing innovative solutions to the corporate, commercial and private sectors. In the event of your vehicle being declared a write-off by your insurance company because of theft or an accident, there is likely to be a shortfall between the vehicle's current market value and the original purchase price. This is PPP (Purchase Price Protection) Gap Insurance. We also provide Lease GAP Insurance. In the event of your vehicle being declared a write-off by your insurance company because of theft or an accident, there may be a shortfall between the vehicle's current market value and the value required by the lease/finance company to settle the lease/finance agreement.

Lollipop Leasing

Lollipop Leasing prides itself on offering the best deals from all manufacturers and takes the hassle out of leasing or purchasing your new car or light commercial vehicle. We are always available on the phone or by email and you will only ever deal with the same dedicated sales representative. It goes without saying that we want your business; if you do find a cheaper like for like quote then let us know and we will match or beat it. Our quotes are always competitive and our prices are checked daily. Business and personal contracts available.

MB&G Insurance Services Ltd

MB&G is short for Mechanical Breakdown and General Insurance Services Ltd. Our core business is the administration of mechanical breakdown warranties in the motor industry. We are also able to provide warranties on other products and other general insurance services. We are based in North East England and have been in business since 1977.

Mechanical Breakdown and General Insurance Services Ltd

Mechanical Breakdown and General Insurance Services Ltd. Our core business is the adminstration of mechanical breakdown warranties in the motor industry. We are also able to provide warranties on other products and other general insurance services. Not being tied to any one insurer means that we can constantly review the insurance market to ensure that we are getting the best deal on each scheme that we run. We now offer GAP insurance, covering the shortfall between the vehicle insurance settlement figure and the outstanding finance (ie: the finance gap). Available for vehicles up to £25,000.

Surf and Protect

Surf and Protect offer a range of GAP insurance cover options for both business and private vehicles. Business vehicles cover options are: Finance GAP, which covers the difference between motor insurance payout and the amount required to settle the remaining finance secured on the vehicle; Invoice GAP, which covers the difference between your motor insurance payout and the amount originally paid for the vehicle; Contract Hire GAP, which covers the difference between your motor insurance payout and the amount required to settle the remaining balance of the contract hire / lease agreement. Business vehicles GAP insurance is available for cars, light vans, taxis, trucks ((up to 44t) and vans (3.5t to 7.5t). Private vehicles cover options are: Replacement GAP insurance - our flagship policy and provides the highest level of cover, Finance GAP, Invoice GAP and Retail Value GAP. For full details and information on the full range of insurance products available please see our website.

Vanlease.net

Vanlease.net has been developed to offer a high standard of customer service, which has been developed within our successful car leasing and contract hire company, Driven By Image Ltd. We offer a wide range of new and nearly vans for contract hire, lease or purchase all at competitive prices, all makes including used Vauxhall Combo, Vauxhall Astravan, Vauxhall Vivaro, Renualt Kangoo, Renault Trafic, Renault Master, Citroen Berlingo, Citroen Dispatch, Citroen Relay. Delivery to any mainland UK address is included in all our van prices.

The latest road tests

Alfa Romeo Mito

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 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 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

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

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

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The latest traffic information

North East roadworks update – 20th March – 26th March

A1M/A66M, Junction 57, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 57 for signing and road marking works. There will be one lane open southbound on the A1M with a full carriageway closure with diversion on the A66M westbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 22 March. A1 [...]

Road Repairs on the A38 near Ashburton

Work to repair sections of road surface on the A38 between the Goodstone and Drumbridges junctions near Ashburton is due to take place later this month. Repairs in both directions on this three-and-a-half mile stretch of dual carriageway are scheduled to begin on 22 March and are due to be completed by 26 March. To [...]

Amended plans to improve A556 link

Further details of a major scheme to relieve congestion and improve safety for drivers travelling on the A556 between the M6 and M56 in Cheshire were published today by the Highways Agency. As well as benefiting the residents of Mere and Bucklow Hill by taking traffic away from these communities, the A556 Knutsford to Bowdon [...]

North East roadworks update – 20th March – 26th March

A1M/A66M, Junction 57, County Durham Slight delays are expected overnight on the A1M at Junction 57 for signing and road marking works. There will be one lane open southbound on the A1M with a full carriageway closure with diversion on the A66M westbound between 8pm and 6am. The works will take place until 22 March. A1 [...]

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 [...]