All news on the topic: National Highways

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Britain’s broken planning system is driving infrastructure costs through the roof
Why is it so expensive to build infrastructure in Britain? One common explanation is that essentially we lack practice. For example, Britain has electrified its railways in fits-and-bursts. In the late 80s, Britain electrified over 400 kilometres of track each year.
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Drivers hospitalised after M25 crash as heatwave leaves motorists stranded in 30C temperatures
Some drivers stuck in traffic following a crash on the M25 had to be taken to hospital because of the heat on Wednesday.
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Royal Navy helicopter crashes near A30 in Devon as emergency response continues and roads remain closed
A Royal Navy helicopter has crashed into a field at Sourton Down near Okehampton in Devon, prompting a major emergency response and widespread road disruption across key routes in the area.
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M23 closed near Gatwick following a crash involving three cars and a lorry
The M23 has closed in Surrey after a crash involving three cars and a lorry.
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Lorry carrying sawdust bursts into flames, shutting down major motorway
A massive lorry fire has closed a major motorway today causing misery for drivers.
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Thames crossing delayed after planning costs exceed those of the world’s longest road tunnel
The 14 mile project was first proposed in 2009, and would connect Kent and Essex through a road and tunnel beneath the River Thames to reduce congestion.