Better refuge areas and clearer signage is essential if smart motorways are to be made safer, says the Road Haulage Association. BBC’s Panorama (27 January) revealed that 38 people had been killed on smart motorways in the last five years and ‘near misses’ on a section of the M25 had… Read more »
FTA response to smart motorways investigation
In response to a report by BBC Panorama, which raises concerns about the safety of smart motorways and indicates reform is imminent, ChrisYarsley, Policy Manager for Road Infrastructure at FTA, comments: “As the business group representing the logistics sector, FTA is calling on the government to take measures to improve… Read more »
Christmas cheer for drivers as new motorway junction reaches milestone
Two new slip roads at a newly created junction on the M20 motorway in Kent were opened last week (Thursday 19 December) and have been available for traffic in time for Christmas. Junction 10A, near Ashford in Kent, will reduce congestion at the existing junction 10 and unlock new jobs… Read more »
Make smart motorways safer, urges RHA
Better refuge areas and clearer signage would make smart motorways safer, says the Road Haulage Association. The recommendations are two measures the Association says the Government must adopt amid concerns about safety on the network. RHA chief executive, Richard Burnett says that smart motorways have improved journey times but concerns… Read more »
M6toll introduces new toll prices and an additional off-peak rate
Midland Expressway Limited (MEL), operator of the M6toll, has today (Wednesday 12th June) announced new toll prices including an additional off-peak rate, which will come into effect from 00:00hrs on Friday 12th July. The new toll prices announced today include a new off-peak rate for drivers using the road on… Read more »
We Need Your Help: FTA calls on Assembly Members for Black Route Support
FTA, the organisation representing the UK’s logistics sector, has written to all Welsh Assembly Members urging them to press the First Minister to approve the ‘Black Route’ plans for the M4 Relief Road. Construction of the route, according to FTA, would provide a regional economic boost worth hundreds of millions… Read more »
Trans-Pennine road link study long overdue, says FTA
Reacting to the announcement this week that Highways England is to lead a £300,000 study into major improvements to road links between the M65 in East Lancashire and parts of Yorkshire, Malcolm Bingham, Head of Policy for the North of England at FTA commented: “As the business group representing… Read more »
M6toll marks 15 year milestone
Since opening in December 2003, the M6toll has been a driving force in alleviating congestion and pollution in the Midlands, taking thousands of trucks, vans and cars off the M6 and local roads every day. Drivers and commercial fleet operators rely on the M6toll to reach their destination ‘on… Read more »
Christmas comes early for logistics operators after FTA pressure
The axing of the tolls at the Severn crossings this morning (17 December 2018) marks a historic moment for Anglo-Welsh logistics, according to The Freight Transport Association (FTA), as it joins its members in celebrating this festive gift to the logistics industryafter years of campaigning. This morning, FTA member Owens… Read more »
Toll free Severn provides festive boost for communities and business as UK Government brings an end to over half a century of charging
Drivers can travel for free across both the Prince of Wales and original Severn Crossing for the first time in 52 years from this morning (Monday 17 December). The abolition of the tolls, following an announcement by the UK Government last year, comes as thousands of people are expected to… Read more »
