Plans to relieve congestion at a significant traffic hotspot on the A23 are going on show. Sections of the A23 at Hooley will have an extra lane added, upgraded traffic signals will be installed and new pedestrian and cycling facilities will be introduced. Hooley junction is where the M23 motorway… Read more »
Severn Crossing officially renamed ‘The Prince of Wales Bridge’
The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall attend ceremony to celebrate the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing The Prince of Wales has officially marked the renaming of the Second Severn Crossing at a ceremony in Newport at the beginning of the month (2 July). His Royal Highness… Read more »
Smoother, safer Eden Valley journeys in £5 million A66 repairs
Businesses, commuters and tourists are to get smoother, safer journeys along the A66 through Eden Valley in Cumbria – thanks to a £5 million package of repairs. Major road reconstruction between Kirkby Thore and Low Moor east of Penrith, will start on Friday 7 September. It involves 7 successive weekend… Read more »
Proposed Leeds and Birmingham Clean Air Zones show some progress, says FTA
The plans announced last week (21 June 2018) for Clean Air Zones in Leeds and Birmingham show some steps forward for managing the impacts on business in the cities, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), but the schemes will still produce substantial costs for small businesses. Leeds Council has… Read more »
Operation Stack: views invited on a permanent solution
Public invited to give their views to identfy permanent improvements to how freight traffic is managed during a six-week listening exercise. Public views on a proposed permanent solution to avoid the need for Operation Stack will be invited during a six-week listening exercise being launched on Monday 11 June, Highways… Read more »
New plans to keep Kent moving during Channel disruption
Plans to improve overnight lorry parking and to ease traffic in the event of cross-Channel disruption announced. Plans to ease traffic for residents and businesses in Kent in the event of cross-Channel disruption have been unveiled last week (18 May 2018) by the Roads Minister, Jesse Norman. The new plans for… Read more »
Silvertown Tunnel decision to keep East London moving, says FTA
The go-ahead for a new Thames crossing at Silvertown, given last week (10 May 2018) by the Secretary of State for Transport Chris Grayling MP, has been welcomed by the Freight Transport Association (FTA), which represents the interests of the logistics industry. According to Natalie Chapman, Head of Urban Policy… Read more »
FTA part of HGV coalition asking Minister for fair treatment in Clean Air Zones
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has joined with three other trade associations to raise concerns about the way HGVs are treated in future Clean Air Zones (CAZ). FTA, the British Vehicle Rental and Leasing Association (BVRLA), the National Franchised Dealers Association (NFDA) and the Road Haulage Association (RHA) have… Read more »
Bath Clean Air Zone will hit SMEs hardest, says FTA
The proposed Clean Air Zone for Bath could have a significant impact on the costs of local business in the area, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA), following the publication of the local council’s consultation document on the scheme. The Association, which represents more than 17,000 members, recognises… Read more »
Severn Crossing to be named The Prince of Wales Bridge
Welsh Secretary confirms renaming to mark the 60th anniversary of The Queen ‘creating’ The Prince of Wales. Announcement comes in year that UK Government will abolish Severn Crossing tolls Renaming to be officially marked at an event in south Wales later this year The Second Severn Crossing will be renamed The… Read more »
