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 »
Smart Alliance to improve journeys on England’s busiest motorways
Highways England invites companies to join a £4.5bn alliance to improve motorway journeys and continue work to connect the country and deliver roads of the future. The government company has launched the procurement process for its Smart Motorway Alliance. It needs six partners to join it for 10 years to… Read more »
Don’t let M26 motorway plans divert Christmas says RHA
Since Monday night (19 November) until Friday 21 December, Kent’s M26 motorway – one of the UK’s busiest routes for hauliers heading towards, and returning from mainland Europe – will be closed from 10pm until 5.30pm the following morning, Monday to Thursday (inclusive). On Friday nights work will take place… Read more »
Highways England must do more for logistics, says FTA
Highways England must prioritise spending on motorways and major A roads, according to FTA, if Britain’s freight industry is to continue to support the nation’s businesses efficiently. FTA, which speaks on behalf of the logistics industry, was commenting in response to a Transport Focus survey, published this week, which identified… Read more »
