Highways Agency
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Latest Fleet News 16 JulFleet drivers to benefit from roads policing review
Company car drivers amongst those affected by Government review as part of its Road Safety Action Plan.
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Fleet Industry News 12 AprHighways England urges drivers to take extra care around road workers as it reveals injury images
Highways England hashighlighted the dangers faced by road workers as it released images of an incident that left a man with multiple injuries.
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General News 12 MayGreen light for A14 improvement scheme
A £1.5bn scheme to upgrade the A14 has been given the go ahead and aims to relieve congestion, unlock growth and help connect communities in the East of England.
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Fleet Industry News 27 MarHighways Agency replacement launches next week
Highways England, the government-owned company which will replace the Highways Agency, officially launches next week.
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Fleet Industry News 23 MarExpressways a move in the right direction to improve UK roads, says FTA
“A move in the right direction” is the message from the Freight Transport Association – responding to the news that a new class of continental-style ‘expressways’ are to be developed as part of the Highways Agency (HA) Road Investment Strategy.
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Fleet Industry News 23 MarRepairs fail to dent £12bn road maintenance backlog
Almost one in five minor roads in England is in dire need of repair, official figures have revealed.
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Fleet Industry News 20 MarHighways England head office opened in Surrey
The new headquarters of Highways England - the company that will run motorways and major A roads – has been opened today by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin.
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Fleet Industry News 11 MarDrivers unaware of risk of driving in ‘red X’ lanes
Almost a third of motorists do not know what to do when they see a ‘red X’ sign displayed, a survey suggests.
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Fleet Industry News 26 FebDart Charge payments improve
Dart charge payment rates have improved, but almost one in 10 motorists are still failing to pay to use the Dartford Crossing and more than 18,000 foreign drivers are being targeted for non-payment.
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Fleet Industry News 9 Feb'Stealth’ speed cameras seen as revenue-raisers
The use of ‘stealth’ speed cameras risks them being seen as a revenue raising tool rather than a deterrent, according to the Institute of Advanced Motorists (IAM).
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People News 30 JanHighways Agency chief executive to step down
The chief executive of the Highways Agency (HA), Graham Dalton, is leaving his post in the summer.
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Fleet Industry News 12 JanCrown Censure for Highways Agency following traffic officer’s death
The Highways Agency has been issued with a Crown Censure – the equivalent of a criminal prosecution – for safety failings after an experienced Traffic Officer was struck and killed by a car that went out of control on the M25.
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Fleet Industry News 12 JanFleets braced for harsh winter ahead
The Highways Agency is preparing for more extreme weather as the threat of high winds, flooding, snow and ice is predicted to rise.
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News Article 5 JanImprove safety by being properly prepared for winter weather
Being properly prepared for winter conditions reduces the risk of accidents and vehicle breakdowns, the Highways Agency has reminded drivers.
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Fleet Industry News 31 DecOne in seven dodge Dartford Crossing charge
One month after toll booths were closed on the Dartford Crossing, the Highways Agency is chasing 300,000 motorists for failing to pay under the new system.
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Fleet Industry News 19 DecHighways Agency removes 400 miles of road works for Christmas
Almost 400 miles of Highways Agency roadworks will be lifted over Christmas and New Year to help festive journeys go smoothly.
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Tax and Legislation News 10 Dec
Highways Agency to become Highways England
Changes to the way major roads are managed moved a step closer with the second parliamentary reading of the Infrastructure bill.
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Fleet Industry News 5 DecWork to improve A1(M) at Welwyn starts next week
Work to reduce congestion on the A1(M) at junction 6 (Welwyn) in Hertfordshire will start next week.
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Fleet Industry News 1 Dec
Government announces 'biggest upgrade to roads in a generation'
A £15 billion plan to triple levels of spending by the end of the decade to increase the capacity and condition of England’s roads, was announced to Parliament today.
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Fleet Industry News 25 Nov
Final countdown to Dartford Crossing changes
The Dartford Crossing – one of the UK’s most recognisable transport landmarks – will change forever this weekend.
