Highways England
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General News 25 Jan 2021PPC calls on Government for smart motorway ban
A police and crime commissioner (PCC) has written to the Government calling for a ban on smart motorways.
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People news 8 Jan 2021Nick Harris named Highways England acting chief executive
Nick Harris has been appointed as Highways England’s acting chief executive, taking over from Jim O’Sullivan, when he steps down from the role.
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General News 22 Dec 2020Highways England may face manslaughter charge for smart motorway death
Highways England could be charged with manslaughter following the death of a 62-year-old woman on a stretch of smart motorway.
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Fleet industry news 14 Dec 2020At-work road death study considers new rules for van drivers
One in three of all road fatalities and more than one in five of all casualties occur in driving-for-work collisions, a new landmark study suggests.
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Fleet industry news 11 Dec 2020Christmas traffic expected to fall as families stay at home
RAC suggests that fleets should expect quieter roads this Christmas, with 28% fewer leisure trips planned, despite the lifting of coronavirus restrictions.
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Fleet industry news 4 Dec 2020Roadworks cleared to help Covid Christmas travel plans
The Government has outlined a series of measures focused on minimising disruption over the Christmas period, including the removal of 778 of miles of roadworks.
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Fleet industry news 20 Nov 2020Highways England urges roadworkers to report abuse after incident increase
Highways England has seen an increase in roadworkers suffering abuse, despite traffic flows falling during coronavirus restrictions.
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Fleet industry news 3 Nov 2020Video: New cameras catch 10,000 drivers tailgating
New cameras aimed at catching drivers tailgating have identified some 10,000 vehicles committing the offence in the first two weeks of trials.
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General News 21 Sep 2020Highways England and Network Rail collaboration to boost parkway stations
Highways England and Network Rail are working more closely together to help establish more parkway stations across the UK and reduce congestion in town centres.
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Fleet industry news 16 Sep 2020Fleets targeted by police in nationwide road safety campaign
Police forces across the UK will be targeting those who drive for work for a variety of common offences as part of Project Edward, the nationwide road safety campaign.
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Fleet industry news 11 Sep 2020Fleet briefs: Latest from Enterprise, BCA, Trakm8, DriveTech and Highways England
The latest from the fleet industry, including Stirling Council introducing Enterprise Car Club and BCA adding proxy bidding to its Buyer app.
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Fleet industry news 27 Aug 2020Fleets help Government map problem potholes on UK roads
Deliveroo, Uber, Tesco and Ocado will help identify hot-spots for pothole repairs in a data-driven review launched by the Department for Transport (DfT).
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Fleet industry news 24 Aug 2020Highways England chief executive announces departure
Highways England chief executive announces departureJim O’Sullivan has advised he is to stand down as chief executive of Highways England early next year.
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Fleet industry news 27 Jul 2020Industry jobs: Roles filled at CD Auction, Highways England and Dawsongroup
Karl Howkins, former managing director at Citroen UK, has joined SMH Fleet Solutions, as the managing director of its auction services.
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Manufacturer news 27 Jul 2020Road works speed limit to increase to 60mph
Highways England will increase the basic speed at which motorists can drive through roadworks to 60mph.
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General News 24 Jul 2020Highways England achieves targets but improvements must continue, says ORR
Highways England has delivered most of its commitments and made good progress over the first road period, but the programme set out for major improvements was too optimistic, according to latest Office of Rail and Road (ORR) report.
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General News 22 Jul 2020M11 rated England’s best motorway by road users
The M11 has been rated the best motorway in England in Transport Focus research covering the year to March 2020.
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Connected fleet 7 Jul 2020
Highways England and Loughborough Uni to assess motorways for self-driving vehicles
Highways England and Loughborough University project will look at the challenges connected and autonomous vehicles (CAVs) could face on motorways.
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General News 26 May 2020Preferred route announced for £1 billion A66 upgrade
The official preferred route has been announced for the £1 billion Trans-Pennine A66 upgrade.
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Fleet industry news 23 Mar 2020
Smart motorway plans ‘still leave drivers at risk’
GEM Motoring Assist has welcomed Government plans to improve the safety of smart motorways, but warned motorists still face being stranded in the road.
